disparan
“disparan” means “they shoot” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they shoot
Also: they fire, you all shoot
📝 In Action
Ellos disparan al blanco durante la práctica.
A2They shoot at the target during practice.
Si ustedes disparan ahora, ganarán el juego.
B1If you all shoot now, you will win the game.
they skyrocket
Also: they shoot up
📝 In Action
Los precios se disparan durante el verano.
B1Prices skyrocket during the summer.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: disparan
Question 1 of 1
If 'los precios se disparan', what is happening?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'disparare', which originally meant to separate or divide. Over time, it came to describe the act of launching something away from you.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'disparan' always involve a gun?
No! It can be used for kicking a soccer ball, clicking a camera shutter, or even for prices going up very fast.