dispares
“dispares” means “different” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
different
Also: unequal, unmatched
📝 In Action
Los científicos obtuvieron resultados dispares en sus experimentos.
B2The scientists obtained different results in their experiments.
Tienen opiniones dispares sobre la nueva ley.
B1They have varying opinions about the new law.
you shoot, you fire
📝 In Action
No quiero que dispares esa pistola.
B1I don't want you to shoot that gun.
Es mejor que no dispares la cámara con este sol.
B1It's better if you don't fire the camera (take the photo) in this sunlight.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: dispares
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences uses 'dispares' as an adjective meaning 'different'?
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📚 Etymology▼
For the adjective, it comes from the Latin 'dis-' (meaning 'not' or 'apart') and 'par' (meaning 'equal'). For the verb, it relates to the Latin word 'disparare', which originally meant to separate or prepare to release.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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').