Dispuestas (en. Ready)
/dispuestas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who is prepared or has the willingness to do something.
The girls are willing to help with the organization of the event.
Las chicas están dispuestas a ayudar en la organización del evento.
One who shows a positive and cooperative attitude.
It is important to have willing people on a work team.
Es importante tener personas dispuestas en un equipo de trabajo.
One who has been arranged or placed in a certain way.
The tables are set for the formal dinner.
Las mesas están dispuestas para la cena formal.
Etymology
From the verb 'dispose', which comes from the Latin 'disponere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be willing
To be prepared to do something.
estar dispuesta
willing to help
To have the intention of offering assistance.
dispuestas a ayudar
willing to learn
To have an open attitude to acquire new knowledge.
dispuestas a aprender
Related Words
disposition
State of being prepared to act.
disposición
to dispose
To place something in an orderly manner.
disponer
disposed
A person who is ready or prepared.
dispuesto
Slang Meanings
To be eager to do something.
Today I am willing to go out partying.
Hoy estoy dispuesta a salir de fiesta.
To be in the right attitude to help.
She is always willing to lend a hand.
Ella siempre está dispuesta a echar una mano.