The Future Tense of Preparar is used to talk about actions that will take place in the future, for example: Prepararé la cena esta noche. (I will prepare dinner tonight.)

Preparar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Preparar generally means to prepare, get ready, or make arrangements, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To prepare (food, drinks, etc.): For example, Prepararé la cena para cuando llegues. (I will prepare dinner for when you arrive.)

To get ready: For example, Me prepararé para salir en unos minutos. (I will get ready to go out in a few minutes.)

To arrange or organize: For example, Prepararemos todo para la fiesta de cumpleaños. (We will arrange everything for the birthday party.)

To train or coach (colloquial): For example, El entrenador nos preparará para el próximo partido. (The coach will train us for the next game.)

To set up or rig (colloquial, sometimes negative): For example, ¿Quién preparará la trampa? (Who will set up the trap/trick?)

Examples

Examples of Preparar in the Future Tense

Mañana prepararé la cena para la familia. (Tomorrow I will prepare dinner for the family.)

¿Prepararás los documentos para la reunión? (Will you prepare the documents for the meeting?)

Ella preparará un discurso inspirador para el evento. (She will prepare an inspiring speech for the event.)

Prepararemos un viaje de aventura el próximo verano. (We will prepare an adventure trip next summer.)

¿Qué platillos prepararéis para la fiesta? (What dishes will you all prepare for the party?)

Los chefs prepararán un menú especial para el festival gastronómico. (The chefs will prepare a special menu for the food festival.)

Antes de viajar, prepararé una lista de lugares para visitar. (Before traveling, I will prepare a list of places to visit.)

Para el proyecto, prepararás una presentación detallada. (For the project, you will prepare a detailed presentation.)

El equipo preparará una estrategia ganadora para el campeonato. (The team will prepare a winning strategy for the championship.)

Prepararemos un picnic en el parque el próximo fin de semana. (We will prepare a picnic in the park next weekend.)

¿Qué actividades prepararéis para el retiro espiritual? (What activities will you all prepare for the spiritual retreat?)

Los organizadores prepararán un evento inolvidable para los asistentes. (The organizers will prepare an unforgettable event for the attendees.)

Para celebrar mi cumpleaños, prepararé una fiesta sorpresa para mis amigos. (To celebrate my birthday, I will prepare a surprise party for my friends.)

¿Prepararás un plan de estudios para el próximo semestre? (Will you prepare a curriculum for next semester?)

Los voluntarios prepararán paquetes de ayuda para las víctimas del desastre natural. (The volunteers will prepare aid packages for the victims of the natural disaster.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.