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How to Say ‘I’ll make it for you’ in Spain Spanish

Te lo preparo

teh loh preh-PAH-roh

[teh loh preh-PAH-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: In [te lo preparo], the little pronouns go before the verb: [te] = "for you/to you" and [lo] = "it." You can reuse that pattern with other people or things: [te la preparo], [se lo pongo].

Phrase Breakdown

Te

[teh]

for you / to you

An indirect object pronoun meaning 'for you' or 'to you.' In a café, it shows the drink is being prepared for the customer.

Example

Si quieres leche de avena, te la sirvo y Te lo preparo enseguida.

If you want oat milk, I’ll serve it to you and I’ll prepare it for you right away.

lo

[loh]

it

A direct object pronoun meaning 'it.' Here it refers to the coffee or drink being ordered.

Example

Si el café está claro, lo ajusto y te digo: Te lo preparo ahora.

If the coffee is light, I’ll adjust it and tell you: I’ll prepare it for you now.

preparo

[preh-PAH-roh]

I prepare

First person singular of 'preparar.' In a bar or café, it means 'I prepare it' or 'I’ll make it.'

Example

Con leche sin lactosa, preparo tu café y Te lo preparo al momento.

With lactose-free milk, I prepare your coffee and I’ll make it for you right away.

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