The Spanish verb "preparar" means "to prepare" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "preparar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "preparar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | preparo |
| tú | you (informal) | preparas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | prepara |
| nosotros | we | preparamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | preparáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | preparan |
How to Conjugate "preparar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | preparé |
| tú | you (informal) | preparaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | preparó |
| nosotros | we | preparamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | preparasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | prepararon |
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | preparaba |
| tú | you (informal) | preparabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | preparaba |
| nosotros | we | preparábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | preparabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | preparaban |
How to Conjugate "preparar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | prepararé |
| tú | you (informal) | prepararás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | preparará |
| nosotros | we | prepararemos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | prepararéis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | prepararán |
How to Conjugate "preparar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | prepararía |
| tú | you (informal) | prepararías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | prepararía |
| nosotros | we | prepararíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | prepararíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | prepararían |
Frequently Asked Questions About "preparar"
Is "preparar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Preparar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "preparar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "preparar" means "to prepare" in English.
How do you conjugate "preparar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → preparo, tú → preparas, él/ella/usted → prepara, nosotros → preparamos, vosotros → preparáis, ellos/ustedes → preparan.
How many tenses does "preparar" have in Spanish?
"Preparar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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