English–Spanish
“make” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾepaˈɾaɾ/
Example
Voy a preparar la cena.
I'm going to make dinner.
How to say “make” in Spanish
“Make” in Spanish is preparar. preparar can also mean “prepare”.
Gathering items and steps to make a person or thing ready for use or an event.
Example sentences with preparar
¿Puedes preparar la mesa antes de comer?
Can you set the table before eating?
Tips for using preparar
- Spanish preparar usually takes a direct object for the thing being made ready (preparar la cena, preparar un informe), while prepararse is used when the subject readies themselves.
Other Spanish words for “make”
Ella confecciona vestidos para vender.
She makes dresses to sell.