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    Disponían (en. Had)

    /dispoˈnjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have something available for use.
    The authorities had sufficient resources to manage the emergency.
    Las autoridades disponían de suficientes recursos para manejar la emergencia.
    To establish the use or direction of something.
    The parents had the holidays to spend more time with family.
    Los padres disponían de las vacaciones para pasar más tiempo en familia.
    To prepare something for a specific purpose.
    The organizers prepared the venue for the event in advance.
    Los organizadores disponían el lugar para el evento con antelación.
    To give instructions on the use of something.
    The teacher set the rules of the exam before starting.
    El maestro disponía las reglas del examen antes de comenzar.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'disponer', which originates from the Latin 'disponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    available at any time
    It means that something can be used or accessed at any time.
    disponible en cualquier momento
    to have time
    It refers to having free time to engage in activities.
    disponer de tiempo

    Related Words

    availability
    Condition of being available.
    disponibilidad
    provisions
    Established norms or instructions.
    disposiciones

    Slang Meanings

    To have someone on hand to help.
    They always get me ready when I need advice.
    Siempre me disponen cuando necesito un consejo.
    To be ready for something.
    At the party, everyone was getting ready to dance when the music started.
    En la fiesta, todos se disponían para bailar cuando sonó la música.