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

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Prepararse”

The Subjunctive Mood of prepararse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action of getting ready or preparing oneself, for example: Espero que te prepares bien para el examen. (I hope you prepare yourself well for the exam.)

Prepararse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present subjunctive follow the same pattern as other verbs of this type.

How to Use Prepararse in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To prepare oneself: For example, Es importante que te prepares para el examen. (It’s important that you prepare yourself for the exam.)

To get ready: For example, Que te prepares rápido para que no lleguemos tarde. (Get ready quickly so we don’t arrive late.)

To brace oneself (for something difficult): For example, Prepárate que esto va a ser duro. (Brace yourself, this is going to be tough.)

To gear up (mentally or physically): For example, Prepárate mentalmente para el reto que viene. (Gear up mentally for the challenge ahead.)

To train or practice (for an event): For example, Los atletas se preparan durante meses para las olimpiadas. (Athletes train/practice for months to prepare for the Olympics.)

To cook or make (a dish): For example, Que te prepares para cocinar la cena esta noche. (You should prepare/cook dinner tonight.)

To get high or intoxicated (slang): For example, ¿Quieres que nos preparemos antes de la fiesta? (Do you want to get high before the party?)

Real Life Examples of Prepararse in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que te prepares bien para la entrevista de trabajo. (It’s important that you prepare well for the job interview.)

Ojalá que se preparen para el viaje con suficiente tiempo. (I hope they prepare for the trip with enough time.)

Mis padres insisten en que nos preparemos para la boda con anticipación. (My parents insist that we prepare for the wedding in advance.)

El entrenador recomienda que os preparéis mentalmente antes de cada partido. (The coach recommends that you mentally prepare before each game.)

Independientemente de lo que pase, es crucial que te prepares para lo inesperado. (Regardless of what happens, it’s crucial that you prepare for the unexpected.)

Ojalá que se preparen con tiempo para el apocalipsis zombie. (I hope they prepare in time for the zombie apocalypse.)

Aunque no lo creas, dicen que es buena suerte si te preparas para un viaje llevando una maleta vacía. (Believe it or not, they say it’s good luck if you prepare for a trip by bringing an empty suitcase.)

Mis amigos insisten en que nos preparemos para el concierto aprendiéndonos todas las letras. (My friends insist that we prepare for the concert by learning all the lyrics.)

El instructor sugiere que os preparéis física y mentalmente para el reto. (The instructor suggests that you physically and mentally prepare for the challenge.)

Ojalá que se preparen con tiempo para la llegada del bebé. (I hope they prepare in time for the baby’s arrival.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo insisten en que nos preparemos para la presentación practicando juntos. (My coworkers insist that we prepare for the presentation by practicing together.)

El gurú espiritual recomienda que os preparéis para la meditación vaciando la mente de pensamientos. (The spiritual guru recommends that you prepare for meditation by emptying your mind of thoughts.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prepararse (to prepare oneself) 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.