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dispuesta

dees-PWEHS-tah/disˈpwes.ta/

“dispuesta” means “willing” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

willing, ready

Also: prepared
A cheerful child character standing upright with an eager expression, indicating readiness to participate in an activity.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana está dispuesta a conducir toda la noche.

A2

My sister is willing to drive all night.

Si estás dispuesta, podemos empezar la reunión ahora.

A1

If you are ready, we can start the meeting now.

Ella no estaba dispuesta a escuchar excusas.

B1

She was not willing to listen to excuses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • indispuesta (unwilling)
  • reacia (reluctant)

Common Collocations

  • estar dispuesta a (+ infinitive) – to be willing to do something

arranged, laid out

Also: set up
Five identical, brightly colored square blocks placed perfectly in a straight, orderly line on a flat surface.

📝 In Action

La sala de conferencias estaba dispuesta para 50 personas.

B1

The conference room was arranged for 50 people.

Vio la mercancía dispuesta cuidadosamente en el estante.

B2

She saw the merchandise laid out carefully on the shelf.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ordenada (ordered)
  • colocada (placed)

Antonyms

  • desordenada (disordered)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dispuesta" in Spanish:

arranged→laid out→prepared→ready→set up→willing→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dispuesta

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'dispuesta'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dispuesto(willing (masculine)) — Adjective
disponer(to arrange, to dispose) — Verb
disposición(disposition, arrangement) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *disponere*, meaning 'to put in order' or 'to arrange.' The Spanish word kept both the idea of physical arrangement and the mental readiness that comes from being prepared.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: dispostaItalian: disposta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'dispuesta' and 'lista'?

Both mean 'ready.' 'Lista' is generally used for simple, immediate readiness ('Estoy lista' / I'm ready). 'Dispuesto/a' often implies a deeper commitment or willingness to overcome difficulty ('Estoy dispuesta a luchar' / I am willing to fight).

Does 'dispuesta' ever use the verb 'ser'?

Yes, but rarely. It uses 'estar' when describing someone's current state of readiness (meaning 1). It uses 'ser' only when describing a person's permanent tendency or character (e.g., 'Ella es muy dispuesta' / She is a very helpful/willing person, by nature).