A1 — Beginnerverb
preparare
to prepare, to make ready
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
organizzareallestirecucinarepredisporre
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
improvvisaredisfaretrascuraresmontare
Usage note
'Preparare' covers cooking, planning and getting ready. 'Prepararsi' (reflexive) = to get oneself ready. 'Organizzare' = to organize. 'Allestire' = to set up a space or stage.
Example
"Mia madre prepara sempre la pasta fatta in casa."
"My mother always makes homemade pasta."
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