preparar

[preh-pah-RAHR]

verb

to prepare

1. to make ready or suitable for a particular purpose

She prepared the meal for dinner.

Ela preparou a refeição para o jantar.

2. to organize or arrange something in advance

We need to prepare for the presentation.

Precisamos preparar a apresentação.

3. to train or instruct someone for a specific task

The coach prepared the team for the match.

O treinador preparou o time para a partida.

4. to compose or formulate something mentally

He prepared his speech carefully.

Ele preparou seu discurso com cuidado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preparar

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

preparar

same as standard; informal: 'botar pra funcionar' in casual contexts

São Paulo

preparar

standard usage

Portugal

preparar

standard usage; equally common in formal and informal contexts

preparar-se para algo

preparar o terreno

preparar a mala (to pack)

preparar-se para o pior (to brace oneself for the worst)

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