Meaning and behavior
What does prepararse mean?
Prepararse means to get ready / prepare oneself. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- prepararse
- Gerund
- preparándose
- Past participle
- preparado
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -AR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: prepararse para .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of prepararse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Prepararse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preparo |
| tú | te preparas |
| él / ella / usted | se prepara |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preparamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preparáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preparan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of prepararse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Prepararse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preparé |
| tú | te preparaste |
| él / ella / usted | se preparó |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preparamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preparasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se prepararon |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of prepararse, or for background information.
| Subject | Prepararse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preparaba |
| tú | te preparabas |
| él / ella / usted | se preparaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preparábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preparabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preparaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of prepararse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Prepararse |
|---|---|
| yo | me prepararé |
| tú | te prepararás |
| él / ella / usted | se preparará |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos prepararemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os prepararéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se prepararán |
Verified context
A natural example
Ellos se preparan para el trabajo a las seis.
They get ready for work at six.
me preparo
Present form for yo.
nos preparamos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Prepararse FAQ
What does prepararse mean?
Prepararse means to get ready / prepare oneself.
Is prepararse regular or irregular?
Prepararse is a regular -AR verb and is used reflexively.
Is prepararse reflexive?
Yes. Prepararse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of prepararse?
The gerund of prepararse is preparándose.
What is the past participle of prepararse?
The past participle of prepararse is preparado.
How is prepararse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me preparo, te preparas, se prepara, nos preparamos, se preparan.
How is prepararse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me preparé, te preparaste, se preparó, nos preparamos, se prepararon.
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