preparatory
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preparatory(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. preparatorio
It takes a lot of preparatory work to make the performance look effortless.Se necesita mucho trabajo preparatorio para hacer que la representación se vea fácil.
b. preliminar (invariable)
I need to take a couple more preparatory courses before I apply for medical school.Necesito tomar un par de cursos preliminares más antes de aplicar para la escuela de medicina.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I brushed up on my French preparatory to going to France.Repasé el francés antes de ir a Francia.
She practiced for weeks preparatory to tonight's debate.Practicó durante semanas como preparación para el debate de esta noche.
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