Dispuestos (en. Willing)

/dis'pwestos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of being prepared or willing to perform an action.
The students are willing to learn.
Los alumnos están dispuestos a aprender.
Condition of being calm and ready to do something.
We are willing to help with the project.
Estamos dispuestos a ayudar en el proyecto.
adjective
Being ready or prepared for something.
The volunteers showed they were willing to work.
Los voluntarios se mostraron dispuestos a trabajar.
To be open to negotiate or change one’s mind.
She is very willing to listen to different opinions.
Ella es muy dispuesta a escuchar diferentes opiniones.

Etymology

From the verb 'disponer', which comes from the Latin 'disponere', meaning to arrange or prepare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

willing to do anything
Being ready for any situation or challenge.
dispuestos a todo
to be willing
To have the intention or mindset to do something.
estar dispuesto
willing to help
To be in the attitude of offering assistance.
dispuesto a ayudar

Related Words

disposition
State of being prepared or inclined to do something.
disposición
to arrange
To arrange or prepare something in a certain way.
disponer
availability
Ability to be free or accessible to do something.
disponibilidad

Slang Meanings

To be in the groove
He is always in the groove, willing for anything.
Él siempre está en onda, dispuesto a lo que sea.
Ready for whatever comes
That group is very close, always ready for whatever comes.
Ese grupo es muy unido, siempre listos para lo que venga.