Disponía (en. Had)
/dispoˈnia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To have a resource or asset at one's disposal.
She had enough time to finish her work.
Ella disponía de tiempo suficiente para terminar su trabajo.
To organize or arrange in a certain way.
The director arranged the furniture in the living room for the meeting.
El director disponía los muebles del salón para la reunión.
To be able to use something according to the need of the moment.
The hotel had rooms for all the guests.
El hotel disponía de habitaciones para todos los huéspedes.
Etymology
From Latin 'disponere', meaning 'to arrange'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
had time available
I had free time.
disponía de tiempo
had resources available
I had access to materials or funds.
disponía de recursos
had options available
I had several alternatives available.
disponía de opciones
Related Words
disposition
Act of arranging or organizing something.
disposición
availability
Condition of being available or at hand.
disponibilidad
to arrange
To place or establish something in a specific manner.
disponer
Slang Meanings
To be available to go out or do something.
Today I'm in available mode if you want to go out.
Hoy estoy en modo disponible, si quieres salir.
To have time to help or do favors.
Yesterday he told me he was very available to help.
Ayer me avisó que estaba muy disponía para ayudar.