were preparing
-estuviste preparando
Past progressiveconjugation ofprepare.There are other translations for this conjugation.

prepare

prepare(
pruh
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pehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. preparar
This is a meal you can prepare in advance and just put in the oven when your guests arrive.Esta es una comida que puedes preparar con antelación y poner en el horno cuando lleguen los invitados.
a. preparar
I have to prepare two presentations for this week.Tengo que preparar dos presentaciones para esta semana.
b. redactar (text)
Will you have time to prepare the report for tomorrow?¿Tendrás tiempo de redactar el informe para mañana?
a. preparar
I'm preparing a big party for your return.Estoy preparando una gran fiesta para tu regreso.
a. preparar
If I were you, I'd prepare your sales team for the worst.Yo que tú prepararía al equipo de ventas para lo peor.
a. preparar
We prepare English students for their official exams.Nos dedicamos a preparar a estudiantes de inglés para exámenes oficiales.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. prepararse
I'm preparing for the party.Me estoy preparando para la fiesta.
b. hacer los preparativos
They are already preparing for the big event.Ya están haciendo los preparativos para el gran acontecimiento.
a. prepararse para
My son is preparing for the exam to get into medical school.Mi hijo se está preparando para el examen de acceso a la facultad de medicina.
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