Distribución (en. Distribution)

/distɾiβuˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The process of distributing something among several parts or people.
The distribution of food was a success in the community.
La distribución de alimentos fue un éxito en la comunidad.
A set of organized actions to circulate a product.
The company is responsible for the distribution of books nationwide.
La empresa se encarga de la distribución de libros a nivel nacional.
The way something is organized and classified into various categories.
The distribution of data was key to the final analysis.
La distribución de los datos fue clave para el análisis final.

Etymology

From the Latin 'distributio, distributionis', meaning sharing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

equitable distribution
Fair and balanced sharing among participants.
distribución equitativa
distribution of goods
Sharing of products or properties among individuals or groups.
distribución de bienes
distribution of responsibilities
The way tasks are assigned to different individuals or groups.
distribución de responsabilidades

Related Words

distributor
Person or entity that carries out the distribution of products.
distribuidor
distributable
That can be shared or distributed.
distribuible
mass distribution
Large-scale sharing or circulation.
distribución masiva

Slang Meanings

Distribution in the context of parties or events.
The distribution at the party was chaotic; everyone wanted drinks.
La distribución en la fiesta fue caótica, todos querían bebida.
Sharing of products in an informal market.
The distribution of the new manual takes place in the streets.
La distribución del nuevo manu tiene lugar en las calles.