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 (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | prepararé |
| Tú | prepararás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | preparará |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | prepararemos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | prepararán |
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Usage of Preparar in the Future Tense
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 esta noche. (I will prepare dinner tonight.)
To get ready: for example, Me prepararé para la fiesta. (I will get ready for the party.)
To arrange or organize: for example, Prepararemos todo para el viaje. (We will arrange everything for the trip.)
To train or coach (colloquial): for example, Te prepararé para el examen. (I will coach you for the exam.)
To set up or rig (colloquial, sometimes rude): for example, Te prepararé una broma pesada. (I will set up a nasty prank on you.)
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 las maletas con anticipación para nuestro viaje. (We will pack our suitcases in advance for our trip.)
Los chefs prepararán platillos exquisitos para la cena de gala. (The chefs will prepare exquisite dishes for the gala dinner.)
Después de la graduación, prepararé mi currículum para buscar empleo. (After graduation, I will prepare my resume to look for a job.)
¿Prepararás el postre para la fiesta del sábado? (Will you prepare the dessert for the party on Saturday?)
El equipo preparará una estrategia sólida para el próximo proyecto. (The team will prepare a solid strategy for the next project.)
Prepararemos un picnic en el parque para disfrutar del buen clima. (We will prepare a picnic in the park to enjoy the nice weather.)
Los estudiantes prepararán una presentación sobre el cambio climático. (The students will prepare a presentation about climate change.)
Para las vacaciones, prepararé un itinerario emocionante. (For the holidays, I will prepare an exciting itinerary.)
¿Prepararás la comida para el día de campo familiar? (Will you prepare the food for the family day out?)
La empresa preparará un plan de capacitación para los nuevos empleados. (The company will prepare a training plan for new employees.)
Prepararemos un festejo sorpresa para el cumpleaños de mamá. (We will prepare a surprise celebration for mom’s birthday.)
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 (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo prepararé | I will prepare |
| Tú prepararás | You will prepare |
| Él / Ella / Usted preparará | He / She / You will prepare |
| Nosotros / Nosotras prepararemos | We will prepare |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes prepararán | They / You all will prepare |
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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.