disparando
“disparando” means “shooting” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
shooting, firing
Also: launching
📝 In Action
El tirador profesional estaba disparando con gran precisión.
B1The professional shooter was firing with great accuracy.
Vimos fuegos artificiales disparando hacia el cielo.
A2We saw fireworks launching toward the sky.
triggering, causing to skyrocket
Also: setting off, boosting
📝 In Action
La nueva demanda está disparando los precios de la vivienda en la capital.
B2The new demand is causing housing prices in the capital to skyrocket.
El humo estaba disparando la alarma de incendios del edificio.
B1The smoke was triggering the building's fire alarm.
talking nonsense, spouting crazy things
Also: ranting
📝 In Action
Estuvo toda la noche disparando sobre teorías de conspiración.
C1He was talking nonsense all night about conspiracy theories.
Cuando bebe demasiado, termina disparando sin parar.
C1When he drinks too much, he ends up spouting crazy things non-stop.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "disparando" in Spanish:
boosting→firing→launching→ranting→setting off→shooting→talking nonsense→triggering→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: disparando
Question 1 of 2
Which English verb best captures the meaning of 'disparando' in the sentence: 'La noticia está disparando los rumores'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'disparar' comes from the Latin prefix 'dis-' (meaning separation or reversal) combined with 'parare' (to prepare or arrange). The original sense was likely 'to unprepare' or 'to launch something unprepared,' which evolved into the current meaning of 'to shoot' or 'to launch suddenly.'
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'disparando' used only for continuous actions?
Yes, 'disparando' is the gerund form, meaning it describes an action that is ongoing ('está disparando') or it acts as an adverb describing how another action is performed ('salió disparando' - he left quickly/shooting).
How do I know if 'disparando' means 'shooting' or 'skyrocketing'?
Look at the direct object (the thing receiving the action). If it's a weapon, bullet, or person, it means 'shooting.' If it's prices, costs, or an alarm, it means 'triggering' or 'skyrocketing.'