dispuesta
/dees-PWEHS-tah/
willing
Depicting someone who is willing or ready to participate.
dispuesta(Adjective)
willing
?ready to participate
,ready
?mentally prepared
prepared
?having the intention to act
📝 In Action
Mi hermana está dispuesta a conducir toda la noche.
A2My sister is willing to drive all night.
Si estás dispuesta, podemos empezar la reunión ahora.
A1If you are ready, we can start the meeting now.
Ella no estaba dispuesta a escuchar excusas.
B1She was not willing to listen to excuses.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
As an adjective, 'dispuesta' must match the person or thing it describes. Since this form ends in '-a', it is used only for feminine singular subjects (like 'ella' or 'la casa').
Using 'Estar'
This word almost always pairs with the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes a temporary state or condition (being ready or willing).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'dispuesta' to describe a male subject: 'Él está dispuesta a ir.'"
Correction: Use the masculine form: 'Él está dispuesto a ir.' (He is willing to go.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Action Follows
When you want to say what someone is ready for, use 'a' followed by the base form of the action verb (the infinitive): 'dispuesta a correr' (ready to run).
Depicting objects that are arranged or set in a certain order.
dispuesta(Adjective)
arranged
?set in a certain order
,laid out
?how something is organized physically
set up
?ready for use (e.g., a table)
📝 In Action
La sala de conferencias estaba dispuesta para 50 personas.
B1The conference room was arranged for 50 people.
Vio la mercancía dispuesta cuidadosamente en el estante.
B2She saw the merchandise laid out carefully on the shelf.
💡 Grammar Points
Passive Descriptions
In this meaning, 'dispuesta' often acts like a past action describing the result: the room was arranged by someone. It describes the state of the object.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Language
Using 'dispuesta' in this context (meaning 'arranged') is slightly more formal than using simple words like 'puesta' or 'ordenada'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dispuesta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dispuesta'?
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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).