dispares

dees-PAH-rehs

adjectivem or fB2

different?when things are not the same or varied

Also:unequal?when referring to things of different sizes or qualities,unmatched?items that do not form a matching pair

📝 In Action

Los científicos obtuvieron resultados dispares en sus experimentos.

The scientists obtained different results in their experiments.

Tienen opiniones dispares sobre la nueva ley.

They have varying opinions about the new law.

Word Connections

Synonyms

diferentes (different)
desiguales (unequal)
distintos (distinct)

Antonyms

iguales (equal)
semejantes (similar)

Common Collocations

opiniones dispares – conflicting or different opinions
suertes dispares – different fates or varying luck

💡 Grammar Points

One Form for All

This word stays the same whether you are talking about masculine or feminine groups. You only need to worry about it being plural.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it for People's Character

Mistake: "Using it to mean 'weird' or 'strange'."

Correction: Use 'raro' or 'extraño' instead. 'Dispares' only means that things don't match or are different from one another.

⭐ Usage Tips

Sound More Sophisticated

Swap 'diferentes' for 'dispares' when writing an essay or a formal email to sound more advanced and precise.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dispares

Question 1 of 2

Which of these sentences uses 'dispares' as an adjective meaning 'different'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

disparar(to shoot) - verb

disparo(a shot) - noun

disparidad(disparity/difference) - noun

dispar(different/uneven) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'diferentes' and 'dispares'?

They are very similar, but 'dispares' often implies a greater degree of inequality or that things are so different they don't seem to belong together. It is also slightly more formal.

Can I use 'dispares' to talk about one person?

No, 'dispares' is the plural form. If you are talking about one thing, use 'dispar' (e.g., 'un resultado dispar').