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How to Say "laid out" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlaid outis dispuestoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
referring to a plan or map
Three identical, colorful blocks placed neatly in a straight, horizontal row on a clean surface.

Examples

El jardín estaba dispuesto en terrazas.

The garden was arranged in terraces.

Los libros están dispuestos por color en el estante.

The books are arranged by color on the shelf.

El plan de ataque ya estaba dispuesto por el general.

The attack plan was already set up by the general.

Past Participle Use

'Dispuesto' is the special form (past participle) of the verb 'disponer' (to arrange/dispose). Here, it acts as an adjective describing the status or result of the arranging action.

Focus on Layout

This meaning always describes a physical or structural layout. If you are describing a person's willingness, use the first definition instead.

Confusing the Verb

Mistake:La mesa fue dispuso para la reunión.

Correction: La mesa fue *dispuesta* para la reunión. (You must use the adjective/participle form 'dispuesta' when describing the table's state.)

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