prepared, got ready
1. Third person singular preterite of 'preparar' - to make something ready or suitable for use or action
She prepared the meal for dinner.
Ela preparou a refeição para o jantar.
2. To arrange, organize, or set up in advance
He prepared everything for the party.
Ele preparou tudo para a festa.
3. To make someone mentally or physically ready for something
The coach prepared the team for the match.
O treinador preparou o time para o jogo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'preparou' is commonly used in everyday contexts from cooking to business preparations. It's a fundamental verb in daily communication, frequently heard in family settings when discussing meal preparation and in professional contexts regarding event organization or training.
Related Idioms & Phrases
preparou o terreno (paved the way)
preparou a surpresa (set up the surprise)
preparou o caminho (prepared the path)
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