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Conjugation Chart of “Preparar” (to prepare) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Preparar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Preparar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action or event, for example: Espero que prepares la cena esta noche. (I hope you prepare dinner tonight.)

Preparar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Preparar in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To prepare or get ready: For example, Que preparen la cena para cuando lleguen los invitados. (That they prepare dinner for when the guests arrive.)

To make arrangements: For example, Es importante que preparemos todo con antelación. (It’s important that we prepare everything in advance.)

To train or coach (colloquial): For example, Necesito que me preparen para el examen. (I need them to coach me for the exam.)

To set up or rig (colloquial): For example, Que preparen todo para la broma. (That they set everything up for the prank.)

To cook or make food (colloquial): For example, ¿Quieres que te prepare algo de comer? (Do you want me to make you something to eat?)

Real Life Examples of Preparar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que preparemos un plan de emergencia por si ocurre un desastre natural. (It’s important that we prepare an emergency plan in case a natural disaster occurs.)

El jefe dijo que preparáramos los informes antes de la reunión. (The boss said we should prepare the reports before the meeting.)

Ojalá que preparen un evento divertido para el próximo año. (I hope they prepare a fun event for next year.)

Mis padres insisten en que prepare comidas saludables en casa. (My parents insist that I prepare healthy meals at home.)

El instructor recomienda que preparemos un plan de entrenamiento antes de comenzar. (The instructor recommends that we prepare a training plan before starting.)

Es importante que la empresa prepare a sus empleados para situaciones de crisis. (It’s important that the company prepares its employees for crisis situations.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es mejor que preparen todo con anticipación. (Although it’s hard work, it’s better that they prepare everything in advance.)

Para tener un viaje sin problemas, sugiero que preparemos un itinerario detallado. (For a trouble-free trip, I suggest we prepare a detailed itinerary.)

Tal vez sería una buena idea que preparen un menú especial para los clientes importantes. (Maybe it would be a good idea if they prepare a special menu for important clients.)

Para la próxima reunión, el gerente pidió que preparemos una presentación convincente. (For the next meeting, the manager asked that we prepare a convincing presentation.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.