This is the 3546th most frequent Portuguese word.
prepara
"Prepara" means "prepares" in English.
Here, 'prepara' is conjugated in the third person singular present tense (Ela) from the verb 'preparar' (to prepare), signifying action being done presently.
Ela prepara o jantar com muito cuidado.
She prepares dinner with great care.
In this sentence, 'prepara' is used as a command or imperative form directed to the listener from the verb 'preparar' (to prepare).
Prepara para sair, pois estamos atrasados.
Get ready to go, because we are late.
Here, 'prepara' is in the third person singular present tense from 'preparar,' but it includes reflexive action ('se prepara').