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masculine

/pɾepaɾaˈtiβo/

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Translation

preparation, arrangement

Word origin

From preparar ('to prepare'), from Latin praeparare, from prae ('before') plus parare ('to make ready').

Origin
Latin
Root
praeparare
English cognates
prepare, preparation

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpreparativos

Examples

duraron .

The preparations for the wedding took several months.

España.

We are busy with the arrangements for the trip to Spain.

¿ ?

Have you already finished the preparations for the party?

buen muchos .

A good preparation avoids many problems later.

.

The whole family helped with the arrangements for the dinner.

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This word is part of lesson 94.