How to Say "they shot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they shot” is “dispararon” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los cazadores dispararon tres veces antes de acertar.
The hunters shot three times before hitting the target.
Cuando vieron el peligro, los guardias dispararon al aire.
When they saw the danger, the guards fired into the air.
Ustedes dispararon la bengala para pedir ayuda.
You all (formal) fired the flare to ask for help.
The 'They' Form in the Past
This word, 'dispararon,' tells you that multiple people ('ellos' or 'ustedes') completed the action of shooting at a specific moment in the past.
Regular -AR Verb
'Disparar' is a regular '-ar' verb, which means it follows the most common set of endings for Spanish verbs. The past tense ending '-aron' is very predictable.
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: “Using 'disparaban' when referring to a single, completed action.”
Correction: 'Dispararon' is for a quick, finished action (e.g., 'They shot once'). 'Disparaban' describes a habitual or ongoing action in the past (e.g., 'They were shooting continuously').
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