preparado
adjective
1. ready, prepared + para
ready to do something
Common combinations
- estar preparado para algo — to be ready for something
- preparado para el examen — prepared for the exam
- Ya estoy preparado para salir.I am ready to leave now.
- Los alumnos están preparados para el examen.The students are prepared for the exam.
- ¿Estás preparado para la pregunta?Are you ready for the question?
2. well-trained, qualified
with sufficient training and knowledge
Common combinations
- profesional preparado — well-trained professional
- persona bien preparada — well-prepared person
- estar preparado en una materia — to be well prepared in a subject
- Es un médico muy preparado.He is a very well-trained doctor.
- Necesitamos a una persona preparada para este trabajo.We need a qualified person for this job.
- Mi hermana está bien preparada en matemáticas.My sister is well prepared in mathematics.
3. prepared, ready-made
made or cooked in advance
Common combinations
- comida preparada — ready-made food
- plato preparado — prepared dish
- café preparado — brewed coffee
- Compramos comida preparada para la cena.We bought ready-made food for dinner.
- El plato ya está preparado.The dish is already prepared.
- Prefiero el café preparado en casa.I prefer coffee made at home.
Same root