Expedición (en. Expedition)

/ekspeðiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of goods that are sent somewhere.
The shipment of the products will take place on Monday.
La expedición de los productos se realizará el lunes.
A mission that is sent somewhere to explore or investigate.
The expedition to the Arctic ended with significant scientific findings.
La expedición al Ártico terminó con importantes hallazgos científicos.
A journey undertaken with a specific objective.
The expedition to Mount Everest was a great challenge.
La expedición al monte Everest fue un gran desafío.

Etymology

From Latin 'expeditio', meaning 'the action of drawing a sword' or 'movement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make an expedition
To undertake a trip with a specific objective.
hacer una expedición
to send by expedition
To send something through a shipping service.
enviar por expedición

Related Words

expeditionary
Related to an expedition.
expedicionario
file
Documentation related to a specific case or matter.
expediente

Slang Meanings

To go on a trip with friends.
Let's go on an expedition to the beach this weekend.
Vamos a hacer una expedición a la playa este fin de semana.
To go out and quickly obtain something.
Please do me an expedition to the market.
Hazme una expedición al mercado, por favor.