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    Disparaba (en. I was shooting)

    /dispaˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make a shot or launch a projectile.
    The soldier was shooting at the target.
    El soldado disparaba contra el objetivo.
    Emit something forcefully or suddenly.
    The competition sparked emotions among the participants.
    La competencia disparaba emociones entre los participantes.
    Begin to occur in great quantity.
    The demand for products soared during the holidays.
    La demanda de productos disparaba durante las festividades.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'disparar', which comes from the Latin 'disparare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shoot to kill
    Make a shot with the intention of causing fatal harm.
    disparar a matar
    shoot oneself in the foot
    Do something that undermines one's own position.
    disparar en el pie
    raise a doubt
    Cause uncertainty or suspicion.
    disparar la duda

    Related Words

    shot
    Action of shooting.
    disparo
    projectile
    Body thrown by a weapon.
    proyectil
    shot
    Synonym for shot.
    tiro

    Slang Meanings

    Verbally shoot something.
    When he gets angry, he shoots obscenities without thinking.
    Cuando se enoja, dispara groserías sin pensar.
    Make a sharp or scathing comment.
    That response was a direct shot to his ego.
    Esa respuesta fue un disparo directo a su ego.