Dispuesto (en. Willing)

/disˈpwesto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Ready or prepared to do something.
He is willing to help his friends.
Está dispuesto a ayudar a sus amigos.
Having a favorable attitude towards something.
He is very willing to learn new skills.
Es muy dispuesto para aprender nuevas habilidades.
Willing to accept a situation.
I was willing to change plans.
Estuve dispuesto a cambiar de planes.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'dispositus', the past participle of 'disponere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be willing
To be ready to act or respond.
estar dispuesto
willing to help
To have a favorable attitude to offer assistance.
dispuesto a ayudar
willing to negotiate
To be open to conversations and agreements.
dispuesto a negociar

Related Words

disposition
State of being prepared or the attitude towards something.
disposición
to dispose
To have something prepared or ready.
disponer

Slang Meanings

Ready to go out or do something.
He is always willing to go out partying.
Él siempre está dispuesto para salir de fiesta.
To accept situations without complaining.
He is very willing; he never opposes plans.
Es muy dispuesto, nunca se opone a los planes.