disparar

Senses

1. 1.

   to fire; to shoot

   to discharge a firearm or weapon

2. 2.

   to trigger; to set off

   to cause something to start or activate

3. 3.

   to skyrocket; to shoot up

   to increase rapidly or suddenly (prices, temperatures, etc.)

4. 4.

   to bolt; to dash off

   to run away or leave suddenly at high speed

Examples

• "O policial disparou a arma em legítima defesa."

  The police officer fired the weapon in self-defense.

• "Os preços dispararam depois do aumento do dólar."

  Prices skyrocketed after the dollar increase.

• "Quando soou o apito, o corredor disparou na pista."

  When the whistle sounded, the runner bolted down the track.

Usage

Common verb with multiple senses. In military/police contexts means "to fire a weapon." In economics/science, often used figuratively for rapid increases (e.g., disparar a febre, "fever shoots up"). Can also mean to rush off or sprint. Conjugates regularly as -ar verb.