No. 10,986 in Spanish
dispararle
To shoot at someone or something.
In a sentence
El cazador intentó dispararle al ciervo pero falló.
The hunter tried to shoot the deer but missed.
'Dispararle' is used here with the meaning 'to shoot to him/her/it', referring to the application of action towards the investigated subject (the deer).
Si alguien amenaza tu integridad, podrías dispararle en defensa propia.
If someone threatens your integrity, you could shoot them in self-defense.
'Dispararle' connotes aiming or directing a firearm at a person in a potential defensive action.
Ellos decidieron no dispararle a la ave que estaba posada en el árbol.
They decided not to shoot the bird perched on the tree.
Here, 'dispararle' reflects the intention or consideration of shooting in the direction of the bird.
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