This is the 10401st most frequent Catalan word.
preparant
"Preparing."
In this sentence, "preparant" is a gerund form of the verb "preparar" and is used to indicate an ongoing action in the present tense, describing a continuous process.
Estem preparant el sopar de Nadal amb molta il·lusió.
We are preparing the Christmas dinner with great enthusiasm.
Here, "preparant" is used as a gerund coupled with a secondary verb, creating a descriptive context for the action seen during the event.
Ahir vaig veure en Joan preparant la seva maleta per al viatge.
Yesterday I saw Joan preparing his suitcase for the trip.
In this case, "preparant" indicates a continuous action coinciding with the main action, "estava ocupat," showing simultaneity and context.