"estar preparado" in English

We must therefore be prepared for the possibility of constantly discovering new problems.

The report should be ready towards the end of the first quarter of 2009.

Being prepared for the freedom of going wireless is the best way to go.

Indeed, I think one might have been better informed before coming here to answer questions.

Every member of the Commission must be prepared willing to answer for his area of responsibility.

So we should always remember that in politics we must always be prepared for the worst.

So I think that being better prepared is of the utmost importance.

If the Statute is to become a reality, Parliament must be prepared to negotiate concerning the final outcome.

Anyone who opposes such moves must be prepared to justify traffickers and paedophiles getting off scot-free.

This database will connect the national databases and the relevant work will be completed in 2005.

Mr President-in-Office, you spoke of Lisbon, of being prepared for the future, of social cohesion – all excellent.

Madam President, a human being takes about one third of his or her life to get ready for mature life through education.

One of you stressed that at a particular age people might want a motorcycle without necessarily being ready for one.

It is one thing to adapt to the changing environment; it is quite another to accept rigid bad practices and be unprepared.

Our programme has to be ready in time so that we can establish a link in the crossover from the sixth to the seventh framework programme.

to be unready to

But I also said that even if Russia vetoes it, we must be present and, if the worst comes to the worst, launch a military attack.

We prepared ourselves to be present, to be here, to be able to answer questions, and we thank you for that very good cooperation.

to fit for

You do not buy an umbrella once it has begun to rain. Instead, you buy an umbrella when the sun is shining so that you are prepared for when the rain comes.