Spanish word

preparatorio

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾepaɾaˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpreparatory course

Example

Me inscribí en el preparatorio para el examen de ingreso.

I enrolled in the preparatory course for the entrance exam.

Illustration for preparatorio (preparatory course)

More examples

El preparatorio intensivo dura cuatro semanas.

The intensive preparatory course lasts four weeks.

Core concept

Introductory course aimed at preparing candidates for an entrance exam or the next level.

Common phrases

  • matrícula en el preparatorio

    signing up for the preparatory course

  • el preparatorio intensivo

    intensive preparatory course

Similar words

curso: Covers a defined curriculum through scheduled lessons over a term or period.
academia: Provides commercial instruction in areas like languages at a private academy.
preparación: Arranges training and practice to get ready for a particular task or event.
taller: Conducts a brief, practical workshop focused on hands-on skill development.

Definition in Spanish

Que sirve como preparación previa; como sustantivo, curso o actividad destinada a preparar para una prueba o una etapa siguiente.

Word origin

Derived from the verb preparar plus the suffix -orio, following a Latin-root pattern that yields nouns and adjectives meaning 'for preparation'.

Usage tips

  • In casual speech preparatorio frequently stands alone to mean 'the prep course', so context or an added phrase clarifies whether it refers to the course, the materials, or a preparatory meeting.

Other meanings

  • introductory coursenoun
  • preparatoryadjective

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