How to Say ‘I prepare / I get ready’ in Italian
Preparo
preh-PAH-roh
[preh-PAH-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: “Preparo” comes from “preparare.” In a shop, it often means “I’ll get it ready for you,” not only “prepare” in the cooking sense.
🇮🇹 In Italy: At mushroom stalls, this may mean weighing them, wrapping them, or cleaning them a bit before handing them over.
Phrase Breakdown
Preparo
[preh-PAH-roh]
I prepare
First-person singular of preparare; in a shop it can mean get ready, pack, or prepare.
Preparo i porcini mentre aspetta.
I’ll prepare the porcini while you wait.
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