me disparó
/me dispaɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shot me" is translated into Spanish as me disparó.
This phrase is used when someone fires a weapon at another person.
Which one should you use?
While me disparó is used when a third person (he/she/it) or the formal usted (you) shot you, you should use me disparaste if you are addressing an informal tú (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form me disparó is in the preterite tense, indicating a completed action in the past.
How do you pronounce it?
/me dispaɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, disparar can be used colloquially to mean 'to guess' or 'to venture a random answer', similar to the English phrase 'taking a shot in the dark'.
- The verb disparar can describe a sudden burst of laughter or a surge of emotion, not just a projectile.
- If you were to use the verb dar (to give) instead, such as me dio un tiro, you would be using a much more common, colloquial way to describe being shot in many countries.
Examples in context
- Tom me disparó.Tom shot me.This sentence is useful for showing how to say "Tom shot me" using me disparó.Tatoeba #9432180 by ignacio, translation #2237749 by CK
- Me dispararon en el brazo durante el tiroteo.They shot me in the arm during the shootout.
- Fui herido/a de bala durante el incidente en la ciudad.I was shot during the incident in the city.
- Me dispararon en el videojuego que estábamos jugando.They shot me in the video game we were playing.
- El ladrón me disparó.The thief shot me.
- Un hombre desconocido me disparó.An unknown man shot me.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a crime scene at a police station.
- LucíaÉl me disparó de repente.He shot me suddenly.
- Javier¿Estás bien, Lucía?Are you okay, Lucía?
- LucíaSolo tengo un rasguño.I only have a scratch.
- JavierMenos mal que no fue grave.It's a good thing it wasn't serious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
