VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
prepararse
to train, to get ready
First introduced in Chapter 7 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use prepararse where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see prepararse after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta prepararse en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to train, to get ready even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes prepararse en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who train, to get ready loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does prepararse mean in Spanish?
to train, to get ready (introduced in Chapter 7 in Chapurra).
How do you use prepararse in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is prepararse in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 7. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.