How to Say "they triggered" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they triggered” is “dispararon” — B2 level.
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verbB2
to cause a reaction or event

Examples
Sin querer, los niños dispararon la alarma de incendios.
Unintentionally, the children set off the fire alarm.
Los comentarios de la prensa dispararon la controversia.
The press comments triggered the controversy.
Dispararon una foto al mismo tiempo.
They took a picture at the same time.
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