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    Disparar (en. Shoot)

    /dispáɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To activate a weapon so that it fires a projectile.
    The soldier had to shoot to defend his position.
    El soldado tuvo que disparar para defender su posición.
    To increase something rapidly, especially in terms of price or quantity.
    Prices shot up after the economic crisis.
    Los precios dispararon después de la crisis económica.
    To cause something to start quickly.
    I decided to launch the project before it was too late.
    Decidí disparar el proyecto antes de que fuera demasiado tarde.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disparare', meaning 'to detach' or 'to let go'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shoot in the dark
    To do something without knowing the result.
    disparar en la oscuridad
    shoot blindly
    To act without knowledge of the subject.
    disparar a ciegas
    send a warning
    To give a warning or signal to alert about something.
    disparar un aviso

    Related Words

    shot
    Action of shooting.
    disparo
    fire
    Action of shooting a projectile.
    tiro
    gunpowder
    Explosive substance used in ammunition.
    pólvora

    Slang Meanings

    To throw a weapon to the ground as a sign of surrender.
    The criminal shot and then dropped his weapon.
    El criminal disparó y luego tiró su arma.
    To leave a place quickly.
    When the fight started, I decided to bail.
    Cuando empezó la pelea, decidí disparar.