Spanish phrase
¿Cómo se prepara ~?
Meaning
How do you prepare ___?
When to use it
Asks how one should prepare an item. Used for seeking instructions about cooking or procedures, tone ranges from casual to polite.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo se prepara la paella tradicional?
How do you prepare traditional paella?
Se necesita arroz, azafrán y buen caldo; primero se sofríe, luego se añade el arroz y se cocina a fuego lento.
You need rice, saffron, and good stock; first it is sautéed, then the rice is added and it is simmered over low heat.