This is the 11794th most frequent Portuguese word.
preparavam
"Preparavam" means "they prepared" or "they were preparing" in English.
Here, 'preparavam' is used to describe a past ongoing action (imperfect tense) implying habitual or repetitive preparation for classes.
Eles preparavam a aula com muito cuidado.
They prepared the class with great care.
In this sentence, 'preparavam' signifies an action done regularly in the past (imperfect tense) regarding cake preparation during holidays.
Durante as férias, elas preparavam bolos para vender.
During the holidays, they prepared cakes to sell.
Here 'preparávamos' indicates a repeated past action (imperfect tense), emphasizing a completed habitual process of material preparation in meetings.