A stylized, simple drawing of a handgun pointed right. A bright yellow muzzle flash and a large puff of gray smoke are clearly visible emanating from the barrel, illustrating a gunshot.

disparos

dis-PAH-rohs

NounmB1

shots?gunshots, firing events,firing?the action of a weapon being used

Also:blasts?loud, explosive sounds

📝 In Action

Oímos tres disparos cerca del parque esta mañana.

We heard three shots near the park this morning.

La policía respondió rápidamente a los disparos.

The police responded quickly to the gunfire.

Hubo un intercambio de disparos entre los dos grupos.

There was an exchange of fire between the two groups.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tiros (shots)
detonaciones (detonations)

Common Collocations

oír disparos – to hear shots/gunfire
intercambio de disparos – exchange of gunfire

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun Form

This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'disparo' (a single shot). Always use it with masculine plural articles (los, unos).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Singular and Plural

Mistake: "Hizo un disparos. (Incorrect use of singular article with plural noun.)"

Correction: Hizo un disparo (He fired one shot) or Hizo varios disparos (He fired several shots).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Singular

Use the singular 'disparo' when talking about a single event or action, like 'el disparo de salida' (the starting gun/shot).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: disparos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'disparos'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

disparo(shot (singular)) - noun

disparar(to shoot, to fire) - verb

disparador(trigger) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'disparos' have a figurative meaning, like 'shots' in English (e.g., trying a shot)?

While the singular 'disparo' can sometimes be used figuratively (like 'un disparo de adrenalina' for an adrenaline rush), 'disparos' in the plural almost always refers literally to the sound or action of firing a weapon, especially a gun.