vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Prep" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "preparase para", and "hope" is a noun which is often translated as "la esperanza". Learn more about the difference between "prep" and "hope" below.
prep(
prehp
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to engage in preparatory study; used with "for")
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. preparase para
Imelda is prepping for a graduate level program in physics.Imelda se está preparando para un programa de posgrado en física.
b. estudiar para
Peter stayed up until 11 pm last night to prep for today's final exam.Peter se desveló hasta las 11 pm anoche para estudiar para el examen final de hoy.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to prepare)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. preparar
Please arrive at the hospital by 7 am so we can prep you for surgery.Haz el favor de llegar al hospital a las 7 am para que podamos prepararte para la cirugía.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(preparation)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. la preparación
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
This delicious meal can be made with minimal prep.Esta comida deliciosa se puede hacer con una preparación mínima.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(secondary school)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. la escuela preparatoria
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
John is a student at Roxbury Prep.John es alumno de la escuela preparatoria Roxbury.
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(homework)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. los deberes
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I can't go out tonight. I have too much maths prep to do.No puedo salir esta noche. Tengo demasiados deberes de mates que hacer.
b. la tarea
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I finished my French prep for tomorrow's class.Terminé la tarea de francés para la clase de mañana.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(related to preparation)
a. preparatorio
Garrett is taking a prep course to get ready for the college entrance exam.Garrett está tomando un curso preparatorio para estar listo para el examen de ingreso a la universidad.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
hope(
hop
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la esperanza
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
We must not give up hope that the situation may improve.No podemos perder la esperanza de que la situación pueda mejorar.
a. la esperanza
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
This athlete is his country's best hope for a medal.Este atleta es la mejor esperanza que tiene su país para una medalla.
a. la esperanza
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
There's very little hope of finding survivors.Hay muy poca esperanza de conseguir sobrevivientes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. esperar
I hope that you feel better very soon.Espero que te sientas mejor pronto.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. esperar
I'm hoping for a raise this year.Estoy esperando un aumento de salario este año.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.