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How to Say "you fire" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou fireis disparesB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
as in firing a weapon or a camera
A simple wooden bow with an arrow being released towards a round target.

Examples

No quiero que dispares esa pistola.

I don't want you to shoot that gun.

Es mejor que no dispares la cámara con este sol.

It's better if you don't fire the camera (take the photo) in this sunlight.

The 'Vowel Swap' Rule

For -ar verbs like 'disparar', the normal 'a' in 'disparas' swaps to an 'e' ('dispares') when you are telling someone NOT to do something or when you are expressing a wish.

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