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How to Say "they triggered" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey triggeredis dispararonB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
verbB2
to cause a reaction or event
A close-up view of a hand pressing a large, round red button. The action instantly causes a massive, bright green light bulb hanging above the button to light up dramatically.

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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