preparare
prepare
The Italian word 'preparare' is used to express the act of making something ready or getting something ready. It is used in a similar way to the English word 'prepare'. For example, 'Preparo la cena' means 'I prepare dinner'.
Example sentences using: preparare
Sto preparando la cena per stasera.
I am preparing dinner for tonight.
This is a simple sentence portraying a common action: preparing dinner. 'Sto' is the first person present continuous of the verb 'stare', used to indicate an action in progress. 'La cena' means 'the dinner'. 'Per stasera' translates to 'for tonight'.
È necessario preparare le valigie prima di partire.
It's necessary to prepare the suitcases before leaving.
Here, the sentence expresses a necessity before initiating an action. 'È necessario' translates to 'it's necessary’. 'Le valigie' means 'the suitcases'. 'Prima di partire' indicates timing of the action, meaning 'before leaving'.
Puoi preparare un tè per me, per favore?
Can you prepare a tea for me, please?
This sentence is a polite appeal for assistance. 'Puoi' is the second person singular of the verb 'potere', used to pose a question. 'Un tè' translates to 'a tea'. 'Per me' means 'for me'. 'Per favore' is a common polite phrase, translating to 'please'.