preparation
[/ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: preparations
preparação
1. The action or process of making something ready for use or consideration
The preparation of the meal took three hours.
A preparação da refeição levou três horas.
2. A substance or mixture made for a particular purpose, especially a medicinal or cosmetic one
This skin preparation helps reduce wrinkles.
Esta preparação para a pele ajuda a reduzir rugas.
3. The process of studying or training in advance for something
Months of preparation were needed for the marathon.
Meses de preparação foram necessários para a maratona.
4. A piece of music or written work that is being prepared for performance or publication
The preparation of the novel for publication took six months.
A preparação do romance para publicação levou seis meses.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in preparation for - em preparação para
make preparation - fazer preparação
careful preparation - preparação cuidadosa
lack of preparation - falta de preparação
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