What does alistar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word alistar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use alistar in Spanish.

The word alistar in Spanish means list, prepare, dress, sign up, prepare yourself, get ready. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word alistar

list

verbo transitivo (inscribir en lista)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La maestra alistó a los niños que van a participar en la excursión.

prepare

verbo transitivo (preparar, disponer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los marineros alistaron el barco y saludaron a los pasajeros.

dress

verbo transitivo (arreglar, vestir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Teresa alistó a las niñas y les preparó el desayuno.

sign up

verbo pronominal (inscribirse en lista)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Mi hermana se alistó para hacer un viaje a Europa.
My sister signed up for a trip round Europe.

prepare yourself

verbo pronominal (prepararse, disponerse) (formal)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Los empleados se alistan antes de abrir el supermercado.

get ready

verbo pronominal (arreglarse, vestirse)

Solo necesito 15 minutos para alistarme.

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