What does "alistar" mean in English?

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Spanish

alistar

English

to enlist

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Alternative translations of "alistar"

to prepare
to get ready
to arrange
to list

Examples of how to use "alistar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se alistó en el ejército muy joven.
English
He enlisted in the army at a very young age.
Spanish
Yo alisto mi mochila cada mañana.
English
I pack my backpack every morning.
Spanish
Él alistó las maletas ayer.
English
He packed the suitcases yesterday.
Spanish
Ella alistaba la mochila cada tarde.
English
She used to pack her backpack every afternoon.
Spanish
Nosotros alistaremos todo para mañana.
English
We will pack everything for tomorrow.

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Se alistó en el ejército muy joven.

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