How to Say "set off" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “set off” is “dispare” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
an alarm or mechanism
Examples
El sensor requiere que alguien dispare la alarma manualmente.
The sensor requires someone to trigger the alarm manually.
Espero que este comentario no dispare una pelea.
I hope this comment doesn't set off a fight.
Subjunctive for Intent
This meaning often appears after verbs expressing necessity or intent, requiring the 'dispare' form: 'Necesitamos que el cambio dispare la economía' (We need the change to trigger the economy).
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