disposición
/dees-poh-see-SYOHN/
willingness
Disposición as willingness or mental readiness.
disposición(noun)
willingness
?mental readiness
,readiness
?prepared state
mood
?general attitude
,aptitude
?natural ability
📝 In Action
Ella siempre muestra buena disposición para aprender cosas nuevas.
A2She always shows good willingness to learn new things.
Su falta de disposición hizo que el proyecto fracasara.
B1His lack of readiness caused the project to fail.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Disposición' with Attitudes
Use the verbs 'tener' (to have) or 'mostrar' (to show) with 'disposición' to talk about a mental state: 'Tengo disposición' (I am willing).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Disposición' and 'Actitud'
Mistake: "Using 'actitud' when you mean 'willingness to act.'"
Correction: 'Disposición' focuses more on the readiness to do something, while 'actitud' is a general stance or demeanor.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Readiness
If you want to say you are ready for a task, use the phrase 'Estar con la mejor disposición' (To be with the best readiness).
Disposición as arrangement or physical order.
disposición(noun)
arrangement
?physical setting or order
,layout
?design of space
placement
?where things are put
📝 In Action
La nueva disposición de las mesas facilita el trabajo en grupo.
B1The new arrangement of the tables facilitates group work.
Debemos revisar la disposición de los archivos antes de la auditoría.
B2We must review the layout of the files before the audit.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Organization
Use this meaning when discussing how elements (furniture, documents, steps in a plan) are organized or positioned relative to each other.
Disposición as disposal or being available for use.
disposición(noun)
disposal
?being available for use
,availability
?ready to be used
command
?under someone's control
📝 In Action
Mi equipo y yo estamos a su completa disposición para cualquier duda.
B1My team and I are at your complete disposal for any questions.
Puso todos sus recursos a disposición del proyecto.
B2He placed all his resources at the project's disposal.
💡 Grammar Points
Key Preposition 'A'
This meaning almost always uses the preposition 'a': 'estar a disposición' (to be available) or 'poner a disposición' (to make available).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Closing
Using 'Quedo a su disposición' (I remain at your disposal) is a very polite and professional way to end an email or letter.
Disposición as provision or an official rule.
disposición(noun)
provision
?legal or official rule
,ruling
?governmental order
regulation
?a set rule
,decree
?formal public order
📝 In Action
La nueva disposición del ministerio afecta a todos los trabajadores.
C1The ministry's new ruling affects all workers.
Según las disposiciones vigentes, la multa es obligatoria.
C2According to the current provisions, the fine is mandatory.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Plural Use
This meaning is often used in the plural, 'disposiciones,' when referring to a set of rules or laws.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
Reserve this meaning primarily for reading or writing official documents, laws, or formal reports.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: disposición
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'disposición' to mean 'willingness or attitude'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'disposición' different from 'actitud'?
'Actitud' (attitude) is a general way of thinking or behaving. 'Disposición' (willingness/readiness) is usually more focused on the immediate readiness to do a specific task or help with something. If you are ready to start work, you have 'buena disposición'.
Can I use 'disposición' to talk about my own health?
Yes, but it's less common. Sometimes, 'disposición' can refer to a natural tendency or predisposition, especially in medical contexts, like 'una disposición genética' (a genetic predisposition).