This is the 9442nd most frequent Spanish word.
alista
"Alista" means "prepares" or "gets ready."
In this sentence, 'alista' means 'prepares' or 'gets ready' as a third-person singular form in the present tense of the verb 'alistar', referring to setting up the table.
Luis alista la mesa para la cena.
Luis prepares the table for dinner.
Here, 'alista' conveys the idea of preparation, and is reflexive as part of the verb 'alistarse', indicating the team's self-preparation.
El equipo se alista para el juego.
The team prepares for the game.
In this example, 'alista' is used in a habitual sense, referring to a regular action of getting things ready.