Dispuesta (en. Ready)

/dis'pwesta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in a state of doing something.
She is always willing to help.
Ella siempre está dispuesta a ayudar.
That has a positive and proactive attitude.
He is a person ready to face challenges.
Es una persona dispuesta a enfrentar desafíos.
That is available or ready to take care of something.
The team is ready to start the project.
El equipo está dispuesto para comenzar el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'dispositus', the participle of 'disponere', which means 'to prepare' or 'to place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ready to
To be ready or prepared for something.
estar dispuesta a
ready for anything
To be willing to do anything.
dispuesta a todo
willing woman
A woman who seeks to have intimate relationships without commitment.
mujer dispuesta

Related Words

disposition
State of being prepared for something.
disposición
availability
Ability to be available or ready.
disponibilidad
positioning
Action of preparing or placing something.
disposicionamiento

Slang Meanings

Willing in the context of personal relationships.
That girl is willing; she is always open to new experiences.
Esa chica es dispuesta, siempre está abierta a nuevas experiencias.
Used to describe someone who is easy to persuade.
With her, everything is easier because she is very willing.
Con ella, todo es más fácil porque es muy dispuesta.