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disposición
/dis.po.siˈθjon/
willingness or readiness
Tiene la disposición para ayudar a los demás.
She has the willingness to help others.
general
The state of being ready or willing to do something.
Su disposición para aprender es admirable.
His willingness to learn is admirable.
Often used to describe a person's attitude or readiness to act.
general
An arrangement or layout, especially of objects or elements.
La disposición de los muebles en la sala es muy funcional.
The arrangement of the furniture in the living room is very functional.
In this sense, it can refer to the physical arrangement of things.
Law
formal
A legal or formal arrangement, such as a clause in a contract.
La disposición del contrato establece las condiciones de pago.
The clause in the contract sets out the payment terms.
In legal contexts, it often refers to specific provisions or stipulations.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to determine whether 'disposición' refers to willingness or arrangement.
Gold Rule
Legal vs. General Use
In legal contexts, 'disposición' often refers to clauses or provisions, while in everyday language, it typically means willingness or arrangement.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dispositio', meaning 'arrangement' or 'disposition'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'disposición' can refer to both a mental state (willingness) and a physical arrangement. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart, reversal
prefix-posición
position, arrangement
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