The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Preparar is used to give direct orders or instructions to prepare something, for example Prepara la cena, por favor. (Prepare dinner, please.)

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

Conjugations

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

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

To prepare food or drink: for example, ¡Prepara la cena! (Prepare dinner!)

To get something ready: for example, ¡Prepara tus cosas para el viaje! (Get your things ready for the trip!)

To make arrangements: for example, ¡Prepara todo para la fiesta! (Make all the arrangements for the party!)

To mentally or physically prepare: for example, ¡Prepárate para el examen! (Get ready for the exam!)

Slang: To get ready for a fight or confrontation: for example, ¡Prepárate, que voy para allá! (Get ready, I’m coming over there!)

Examples

Examples of Preparar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Prepara tu equipaje para el viaje! (Pack your bags for the trip!)

Antes de salir, preparemos un almuerzo para llevar. (Before leaving, let’s prepare a lunch to go.)

Para la fiesta, preparen algunos bocadillos y bebidas. (For the party, prepare some snacks and drinks.)

Mamá, prepara la cena mientras termino mi tarea. (Mom, prepare dinner while I finish my homework.)

Equipo, preparemos la presentación para la reunión de mañana. (Team, let’s prepare the presentation for tomorrow’s meeting.)

Antes de acampar, preparen todo el equipo necesario. (Before camping, prepare all the necessary equipment.)

Para el picnic, preparad algunos sándwiches y frutas. (For the picnic, prepare some sandwiches and fruits.)

¡Prepara tu maleta, nos vamos de vacaciones! (Pack your suitcase, we’re going on vacation!)

Antes del concierto, preparemos algunos bocadillos para llevar. (Before the concert, let’s prepare some snacks to take.)

Para la boda, preparen un regalo especial para los novios. (For the wedding, prepare a special gift for the newlyweds.)

Hijo, prepara tus cosas para la escuela mañana. (Son, prepare your things for school tomorrow.)

Compañeros, preparemos un plan de acción para el próximo proyecto. (Colleagues, let’s prepare an action plan for the next project.)

Antes de viajar, preparen una lista de cosas por hacer. (Before traveling, prepare a to-do list.)

Para la cena, preparad una ensalada fresca y saludable. (For dinner, prepare a fresh and healthy salad.)

¡Prepara tus cosas, vamos a la playa! (Get your things ready, we’re going to the beach!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) 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.