Disparando (en. Shooting)
/dis.paˈɾan.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of making a weapon fire a projectile.
The hunter was shooting towards the sky.
El cazador estaba disparando hacia el cielo.
Emit or throw something quickly.
The photographer was shooting photos at the party.
El fotógrafo estaba disparando fotos en la fiesta.
Accelerate or increase rapidly.
The price of stocks is shooting up on the stock market.
El precio de las acciones está disparando en la bolsa.
Etymology
From the verb 'disparar', which comes from the Latin 'disparare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shooting to kill
Acting with the intention of causing serious harm.
disparando a matar
shooting in the dark
Doing something without having a clear objective.
disparando en la oscuridad
shooting ideas
Proposing or throwing out different concepts or proposals.
disparando ideas
Related Words
shot
Action of shooting.
disparo
gunpowder
Explosive substance used in firearms.
pólvora
projectile
Object that is thrown or shot.
proyectil
Slang Meanings
Perform an action very quickly.
Shoot the answer before I interrupt you!
¡Dispara la respuesta antes que te interrumpa!
When someone acts without thinking very well.
He was shooting like crazy, without planning anything.
Fue disparando como un loco, sin planear nada.