Meaning
to arrange, place; to order; (disporre di) to have available
- to place; to arrange; to set out; to organize
- to prepare or prime; to dispose (to)
- to command; to mandate; to require
- to expose
In a sentence
Ho disposto i libri sul tavolo.
I arranged the books on the table.
Puoi disporre le sedie in cerchio?
Can you arrange the chairs in a circle?
Il medico ha disposto altri esami.
The doctor ordered more tests.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disposto | past · participle |
Usage notes
- Use 'disporre' for arranging objects or plans, not people. For people, prefer 'organizzare' or 'mettere in ordine'.
- Takes 'essere' as auxiliary in compound tenses when intransitive (e.g., 'si è disposto').
- Often followed by 'di' + noun/verb (e.g., 'disporre di tempo'). Avoid omitting 'di'.