The Subjunctive Mood of Preparar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action of preparing something. For example, Es importante que prepares la cena a tiempo. (It’s important that you prepare dinner on time.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of preparar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or event.

To prepare or get ready: For example, Es importante que prepares la cena antes de que lleguen los invitados. (It’s important that you prepare dinner before the guests arrive.)

To plan or organize: For example, Necesito que prepares una reunión para discutir los nuevos proyectos. (I need you to prepare a meeting to discuss the new projects.)

To train or coach (colloquial): For example, El entrenador quiere que prepares bien a los jugadores para el próximo partido. (The coach wants you to prepare the players well for the next game.)

To set up or arrange: For example, Espero que prepares todo para la fiesta de cumpleaños de tu hermana. (I hope you prepare everything for your sister’s birthday party.)

To cook or make food (colloquial): For example, ¿Puedes preparar algo rico para la cena? (Can you prepare something tasty for dinner?)

Examples

Examples of Preparar in the Subjunctive Mood

Antes de salir, preparemos todo lo necesario para el viaje. (Before leaving, let’s prepare everything necessary for the trip.)

Es importante que preparen un plan de emergencia por si acaso. (It’s important that they prepare an emergency plan just in case.)

Ojalá que prepare suficiente comida para todos. (Hopefully she prepares enough food for everyone.)

Para tener éxito, debes prepararte mentalmente. (To be successful, you must prepare yourself mentally.)

Aunque no lo creas, preparan la mejor comida callejera aquí. (Believe it or not, they prepare the best street food here.)

Si quieres impresionar, prepara un platillo típico de la región. (If you want to impress, prepare a typical dish from the region.)

Los organizadores preparan un evento cultural increíble. (The organizers are preparing an incredible cultural event.)

Espero que prepares un discurso inspirador para la ceremonia. (I hope you prepare an inspiring speech for the ceremony.)

Dicen que preparan las mejores margaritas de toda la ciudad. (They say they prepare the best margaritas in the whole city.)

Para la entrevista, prepárate respondiendo preguntas comunes. (For the interview, prepare by answering common questions.)

Ojalá que preparen suficientes actividades para los niños. (Hopefully they prepare enough activities for the kids.)

Aunque no lo creas, preparan los mejores tacos de la ciudad. (Believe it or not, they prepare the best tacos in the city.)

Si quieres triunfar, prepárate para trabajar duro. (If you want to succeed, prepare to work hard.)

Dicen que preparan un festival de música increíble este año. (They say they’re preparing an incredible music festival this year.)

Para la reunión familiar, preparemos los platillos favoritos de todos. (For the family gathering, let’s prepare everyone’s favorite dishes.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Preparar (to prepare) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.