Preparábamos

Preparábamos is a Spanish verb form. Specifically, it is the first-person plural imperfect indicative of the verb preparar, which means "to prepare" or "to get ready." The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing actions or habitual occurrences in the past. Therefore, "preparábamos" translates to "we were preparing" or "we used to prepare."

This verb form can be used in various contexts. For instance, someone might say "Nosotros preparábamos la cena cada noche" which means "We were preparing dinner every night" or "We used to prepare dinner every night," indicating a routine. Alternatively, it could describe a specific past action in progress, such as "Mientras los invitados llegaban, preparábamos la mesa" meaning "While the guests were arriving, we were preparing the table." The imperfect tense emphasizes the duration or repetition of the action rather than its completion. Understanding the nuance of the imperfect tense is crucial for accurately interpreting and using Spanish verbs like preparábamos.