This is the 3547th most frequent Portuguese word.
preparava
"Preparava" means "was preparing" or "used to prepare."
The word 'preparava' is used in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past.
Ela preparava o almoço enquanto os filhos brincavam.
She was preparing lunch while the children played.
Here, 'preparava' is used in the imperfect past tense to describe a habitual action in the past.
Ele sempre preparava tudo com muita atenção antes das reuniões.
He always prepared everything with great attention before the meetings.
In this sentence, 'preparava' is used reflexively in the past continuous tense to indicate self-preparation for an event.