disparan
/dee-SPAH-rahn/
they shoot
A soccer player shoots the ball toward the goal.
disparan(verb)
they shoot
?firing a weapon or a ball
they fire
?releasing a projectile
,you all shoot
?plural formal 'you' in Latin America
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Who is doing the action?
The '-an' ending tells you that 'they' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all' (ustedes) are the ones shooting right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'throw'
Mistake: "Using 'disparan' for throwing a rock."
Correction: Use 'tiran' or 'lanzan' for manual throwing. 'Disparan' is usually for guns, cameras, or kicking a ball with force.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports Talk
In soccer, use 'disparan' when players take a powerful shot at the goal.
A rocket skyrocketing upwards, representing a rapid increase.
📝 In Action
Los precios se disparan durante el verano.
B1Prices skyrocket during the summer.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Self' Action
When talking about prices, we often add 'se' (se disparan) to show the prices are doing the action themselves.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: disparan
Question 1 of 1
If 'los precios se disparan', what is happening?
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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.