dispuesto
“dispuesto” means “willing” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
willing, ready
Also: prepared
📝 In Action
Estoy dispuesto a ayudarte con la mudanza.
A2I am willing to help you with the move.
Si estás dispuesta a trabajar duro, tendrás éxito.
B1If you are ready to work hard, you will succeed.
Los niños estaban dispuestos para salir al recreo.
A2The children were ready to go out for recess.
arranged, set up
Also: laid out, situated
📝 In Action
El jardín estaba dispuesto en terrazas.
B1The garden was arranged in terraces.
Los libros están dispuestos por color en el estante.
B1The books are arranged by color on the shelf.
El plan de ataque ya estaba dispuesto por el general.
C1The attack plan was already set up by the general.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'dispuesto' to mean 'ready or willing'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *dispositus*, which was the past participle of the verb *disponere*, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order.' The Spanish word kept the sense of being 'put in order' (arranged) and developed the derived meaning of being 'ready' or 'willing.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dispuesto' a verb or an adjective?
'Dispuesto' acts as a highly common adjective, but it originates as the special form (past participle) of the verb 'disponer' (to arrange). This is why it often describes the result of an action (being arranged or being ready).
Can I use 'dispuesto' to talk about someone being ill or unavailable?
No. If someone is unwell or unavailable, you should use the negative form, 'indispuesto' (unwell, slightly ill). 'Dispuesto' always implies readiness or arrangement.