preparare
to prepare
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/prepaˈrare/
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Cultural Note
Preparare is used broadly in daily Italian life: 'preparare la cena' (prepare dinner), 'prepararsi' (get oneself ready), 'preparare il caffè' (make coffee). The reflexive form 'prepararsi' is especially common when talking about getting ready to go out.
📝 Example Sentences
Sto preparando la cena per noi due.
I'm preparing dinner for the two of us.
Prepara la borsa, partiamo domani presto.
Prepare your bag, we're leaving early tomorrow.
Mi preparo in dieci minuti.
I'll get ready in ten minutes.