Preparar
Example: Voy a preparar la cena para toda la familia.
Definition
"Preparar" means to make ready or arrange something in advance, especially food or an event. For example, in the phrase "Voy a preparar la cena para toda la familia," it refers to cooking or organizing dinner for the whole family.
Etymology
The word "preparar" originates from the Latin verb 'praeparare,' which means 'to make ready beforehand.' It combines 'prae-' (before) and 'parare' (to prepare or arrange). Did you know that the root 'parare' is also related to the English word 'prepare'?
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"Preparar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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