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"Listos" is a form of "listo", an adjective which is often translated as "smart". "Preparad" is a form of "preparar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to prepare". Learn more about the difference between "listos" and "preparad" below.
listo(
lees
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (prepared)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (all right) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
preparar(
preh
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pah
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to prepare
Prepara las cosas para la excursión la noche anterior para que no se te olvide nada.Prepare your things for the trip the night before so you don't forget anything.
a. to prepare
Hicimos lo que pudimos para preparar a nuestros hijos para la vida.We did what we could to prepare our children for life.
prepararse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to study)
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
5. (to groom)
a. to get ready
Me estoy preparando para la fiesta de esta noche.I'm getting ready for a party tonight.
