Dispersos (en. Scattered)
/disˈpeɾsos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A collection of things or people that are found in various places.
The soldiers were scattered across the field.
Los soldados estaban dispersos por el campo.
Things that are not grouped.
The debris was scattered on the beach.
Los residuos estaban dispersos en la playa.
People who are not united or concentrated.
The team members were left scattered after the activity.
Los miembros del equipo se quedaron dispersos después de la actividad.
Etymology
From the verb 'disperse', which comes from the Latin 'dispersare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
everything is scattered
objects or people are not organized or grouped.
está todo disperso
to clear up doubts
to clarify confusions or insecurities.
dispersar las dudas
Related Words
disperse
To cause something to separate or to be distributed in different directions.
dispersar
dispersion
The action of dispersing or the state of being dispersed.
dispersión
Slang Meanings
To be lost or disconnected from the group.
Today I feel scattered in class, I can't concentrate.
Hoy me siento disperso en clase, no puedo concentrarme.
Disorganized or unfocused.
After the party, my room was all scattered.
Después de la fiesta, mi cuarto quedó todo disperso.