Dispararan (en. They will shoot)

/dis.paˈɾa.ɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of launching a projectile, generally by means of a firearm.
In battle, the soldiers will shoot their weapons at the enemy.
En la batalla, los soldados dispararan sus armas contra el enemigo.
To produce a sudden and loud sound, like that of a gunshot.
The fireworks will shoot off during the festival.
Los fuegos artificiales dispararan en la festividad.
To initiate or provoke something abruptly.
The news will trigger a series of reactions on social media.
La noticia dispararan una serie de reacciones en las redes sociales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'disparare', which means 'to shoot' or 'to launch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they will shoot to kill
To shoot with the intention of causing fatal harm.
dispararan a matar
they will shoot in the dark
To perform an act without it being clearly seen, whether literal or figurative.
dispararan en la oscuridad
they will trigger the alarm
To cause an alarm to be activated, whether physical or emotional.
dispararan la alarma

Related Words

shot
Action of shooting.
disparo
to throw
To launch something with force.
tirar
weapons
Instruments used for shooting.
armas

Slang Meanings

In the context of music, it can refer to a strong musical start or hit.
The song will shoot off in the chorus.
La canción dispararan en el estribillo.
Used in colloquial language to refer to performing a quick or explosive action.
When the news arrived, everyone will shoot to give their opinion.
Cuando llegó la noticia, todos dispararan a opinar.