Bastimentos (en. Provisions)

/bas.ti'men.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of food and products used for the provision of people or vessels.
The ship departed with enough provisions for the journey.
El barco partió con suficientes bastimentos para el viaje.
Food that is regularly consumed in a household.
I need to buy provisions for the week.
Necesito comprar bastimentos para la semana.
Supply of basic products in a community.
The new store offers fresh provisions every day.
La nueva tienda ofrece bastimentos frescos todos los días.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'bastimentum', which refers to what is used to feed or support.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to gather provisions
To prepare or gather necessary food and supplies.
hacer bastimentos
basic provision
Essential food or product for the daily diet.
bastimento básico

Related Words

to provision
To supply food and other products.
provisionar
food
Everything that is consumed for nourishment.
alimento
supply
A set of provided products.
suministro

Slang Meanings

Things that are taken on a trip.
I gathered the supplies that we will need on the trip.
Recogí los bastimentos que necesitaremos en la excursión.
Food in abundance.
We brought provisions for the party; we won't be short on food!
Llevamos bastimentos para la fiesta, ¡no nos va a faltar comida!