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disposición

dees-poh-see-SYOHN/disposiˈsjon/

willingness, readiness

Also: mood, aptitude
NounfA2
A smiling child character with their arms raised high in an enthusiastic gesture, showing they are ready and eager.

📝 In Action

Ella siempre muestra buena disposición para aprender cosas nuevas.

A2

She always shows good willingness to learn new things.

Su falta de disposición hizo que el proyecto fracasara.

B1

His lack of readiness caused the project to fail.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ánimo (spirit)
  • talante (attitude)

Antonyms

  • pereza (laziness)

Common Collocations

  • tener buena disposición – to be in a good mood/to be willing

arrangement, layout

Also: placement
NounfB1
A collection of different sized geometric shapes, including a cube, a cylinder, and a sphere, placed in a precise, neat line.

📝 In Action

La nueva disposición de las mesas facilita el trabajo en grupo.

B1

The new arrangement of the tables facilitates group work.

Debemos revisar la disposición de los archivos antes de la auditoría.

B2

We must review the layout of the files before the audit.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • disposición espacial – spatial arrangement

disposal, availability

Also: command
NounfB2neutral/formal
A large, open empty basket sitting on a table next to a sign that says 'Help Yourself', symbolizing availability.

📝 In Action

Mi equipo y yo estamos a su completa disposición para cualquier duda.

B1

My team and I are at your complete disposal for any questions.

Puso todos sus recursos a disposición del proyecto.

B2

He placed all his resources at the project's disposal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • a su disposición – at your service; available to you

provision, ruling

Also: regulation, decree
NounfC1formal
A clear, thick red line painted across a green path, acting as a simple, visual boundary.

📝 In Action

La nueva disposición del ministerio afecta a todos los trabajadores.

C1

The ministry's new ruling affects all workers.

Según las disposiciones vigentes, la multa es obligatoria.

C2

According to the current provisions, the fine is mandatory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • disposición legal – legal provision

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "disposición" in Spanish:

disposal→provision→willingness→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: disposición

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'disposición' to mean 'willingness or attitude'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *dispositio*, meaning 'arrangement, ordering, or management.' It combines the prefix *dis-* (apart) and *ponere* (to place), literally meaning 'the act of placing things apart or in order.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: dispositionFrench: disposition

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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).