disparaste
“disparaste” means “you shot” in Spanish (firing a weapon or a ball in sports).
you shotAlso: you triggered, you took (a photo)
📝 In Action
Tú disparaste el balón con mucha fuerza.
A2You kicked the ball with a lot of force.
Le pregunté por qué disparaste esa flecha.
B1I asked him why you shot that arrow.
Con esa broma, disparaste las risas de todos.
B2With that joke, you triggered everyone's laughter.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: disparaste
Question 1 of 2
If you are playing soccer and your friend says '¡Disparaste muy bien!', what did you do?
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📚 Etymology
From the Spanish verb 'disparar', which comes from Latin 'disparāre', meaning to separate or divide, later evolving to mean the release of a projectile.
First recorded: 13th century (in the sense of launching/releasing)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'disparaste' for taking a photo?
Yes! It is a very natural way to describe the act of pressing the shutter button on a camera.
Is 'disparaste' only for guns?
Not at all. While it can mean shooting a weapon, it's widely used in sports (shooting a ball) and technology (triggering a sensor or camera).