dispuestos
“dispuestos” means “ready” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
ready, willing
Also: prepared
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes están dispuestos a empezar el examen.
A2The students are ready to start the exam.
Estamos dispuestos a negociar el precio.
B1We are willing to negotiate the price.
Mis padres siempre están dispuestos a escucharme.
A2My parents are always willing to listen to me.
arranged, set up
Also: laid out
📝 In Action
Los muebles estaban dispuestos en círculo.
B2The furniture pieces were arranged in a circle.
Los elementos estaban dispuestos de forma simétrica.
C1The elements were set up symmetrically.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dispuestos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dispuestos' to mean 'arranged' rather than 'willing'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *disponere*, which meant 'to place in different locations' or 'to arrange.' It combines *dis-* (apart) and *ponere* (to place). The modern meaning of being 'ready' came from the idea of having everything 'placed' or 'arranged' for action.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'dispuestos' end in -os?
'Dispuestos' is the masculine plural form. The -o indicates masculine gender, and the -s indicates plural number. You must use this form when describing two or more male subjects, or a mixed group of males and females.
Is 'dispuestos' a verb?
Not exactly. 'Dispuestos' is the past participle of the verb 'disponer.' It acts like an adjective, describing the state of people or things (ready, arranged), and must match them in gender and number.