The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of prepararse is used to give direct instructions to someone to get ready or prepare themselves, for example Prepárate para la fiesta. (Get ready for the party.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Prepararse (to prepare oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Prepararse generally means to prepare oneself or get ready, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To get ready: This is the most common meaning, referring to making the necessary preparations. For example, ¡Preparaos para la fiesta! (Get ready for the party!)

To brace oneself: Used when preparing mentally or physically for something difficult or unpleasant. For example, ¡Preparaos, que viene la prueba más dura! (Brace yourselves, the toughest test is coming!)

To train or practice: In a sporting or academic context, it can mean to train or practice for an event. For example, ¡Preparaos bien para el campeonato! (Train well for the championship!)

To cook or make food: In some contexts, it can refer to preparing food. For example, ¡Preparaos unas tapas ricas! (Make some tasty tapas!)

To get high (slang): In colloquial usage, it can mean to get intoxicated or high, often with drugs. For example, ¡Preparaos para volar alto esta noche! (Get ready to get really high tonight!)

Examples

Examples of Prepararse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Prepárate para el viaje! Empaca tu maleta y ten tus documentos listos. (Get ready for the trip! Pack your suitcase and have your documents ready.)

Señoras y señores, prepárense para el espectáculo de luces. ¡Va a ser increíble! (Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the light show. It’s going to be amazing!)

Mamá, prepárate porque vamos a tener una fiesta sorpresa para tu cumpleaños. (Mom, get ready because we’re going to have a surprise party for your birthday.)

Equipo, preparaos para el gran reto que tenemos por delante. Vamos a dar lo mejor de nosotros. (Team, get ready for the big challenge we have ahead. We’re going to give our best.)

Señor, prepárese para su cita con el médico. Lleve todos sus registros médicos. (Sir, get ready for your doctor’s appointment. Bring all your medical records.)

Oye, prepárate porque vamos a salir a bailar esta noche. ¡Ponte tus mejores pasos! (Hey, get ready because we’re going out dancing tonight. Put on your best moves!)

Estudiantes, prepárense para el examen final. Estudien mucho y descansen bien. (Students, get ready for the final exam. Study hard and rest well.)

Chicos, preparaos para la aventura al aire libre. Empaquen todo lo necesario. (Guys, get ready for the outdoor adventure. Pack everything you need.)

Señora, prepárese para la entrevista de trabajo. Practique sus respuestas y vístase profesionalmente. (Ma’am, get ready for the job interview. Practice your answers and dress professionally.)

¡Prepárate, amigo! Vamos a ver el partido de fútbol en el bar. ¡Será una noche emocionante! (Get ready, friend! We’re going to watch the soccer game at the bar. It’s going to be an exciting night!)

Equipo de ventas, prepárense para la presentación de nuestro nuevo producto. Practiquen sus líneas y estén listos para responder preguntas. (Sales team, get ready for the presentation of our new product. Practice your lines and be ready to answer questions.)

Chicos, preparaos para el concierto de rock. ¡Vamos a cantar y saltar toda la noche! (Guys, get ready for the rock concert. We’re going to sing and jump all night!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Prepararse (to prepare oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.