The Present Tense of prepararse is used to describe actions or states that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Me preparo para ir al trabajo. (I’m getting ready to go to work.)

Prepararse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Prepararse (to prepare oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Prepararse generally means to prepare oneself or get ready, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To get ready: For example, Me preparo para ir al trabajo. (I get ready to go to work.)

To study or prepare for an exam: For example, Los estudiantes se preparan para el examen final. (The students prepare for the final exam.)

To cook or make food: For example, ¿Qué te preparas para cenar? (What are you making yourself for dinner?)

To train or practice: For example, Los atletas se preparan para la competencia. (The athletes train for the competition.)

To get mentally prepared: For example, Me preparo para lo peor. (I prepare myself for the worst.)

Colloquial usage meaning to get high or intoxicated: For example, Vamos a prepararnos antes de la fiesta. (Let’s get high before the party.)

Examples

Examples of Prepararse in the Present Tense

Antes de salir de casa, me preparo un café. (Before leaving home, I prepare myself a coffee.)

¿Ya te preparas para el gran partido de fútbol? (Are you getting ready for the big soccer game?)

Ella se prepara para su examen de admisión a la universidad. (She is preparing for her university admission exam.)

Nosotros nos preparamos para viajar a las playas del Caribe. (We are getting ready to travel to the Caribbean beaches.)

¿Os preparáis para la fiesta de cumpleaños de tu hermana? (Are you all getting ready for your sister’s birthday party?)

Ellos se preparan para la temporada de huracanes. (They are preparing for hurricane season.)

Antes de una entrevista de trabajo, me preparo revisando mis habilidades y experiencia. (Before a job interview, I prepare by reviewing my skills and experience.)

Para mantenerse en forma, te preparas yendo al gimnasio regularmente. (To stay in shape, you prepare by going to the gym regularly.)

Ella se prepara para el gran día cocinando platillos especiales. (She is preparing for the big day by cooking special dishes.)

Antes de un viaje largo, nos preparamos haciendo una lista de cosas que empacar. (Before a long trip, we prepare by making a packing list.)

¿Os preparáis para el examen final repasando los apuntes de clase? (Are you all preparing for the final exam by reviewing your class notes?)

Ellos se preparan para la boda practicando sus votos matrimoniales. (They are preparing for the wedding by practicing their wedding vows.)

Antes de una presentación importante, me preparo ensayando mi discurso. (Before an important presentation, I prepare by rehearsing my speech.)

Para estar listo para el invierno, te preparas comprando ropa de abrigo. (To be ready for winter, you prepare by buying warm clothes.)

Ella se prepara para el maratón aumentando gradualmente su entrenamiento. (She is preparing for the marathon by gradually increasing her training.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Prepararse (to prepare oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.