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    Expedición (en. Expedition)

    /ekspeðiˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people and items going to a place for a specific purpose.
    The expedition to the Amazon was a great success.
    La expedición al Amazonas fue un gran éxito.
    Action of sending something to a recipient.
    The shipment of the packages was done by express mail.
    La expedición de los paquetes se hizo por correo urgente.
    Organized trip to explore or investigate.
    The scientific expedition collected valuable data on fauna.
    La expedición científica recopiló datos valiosos sobre la fauna.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expeditio', which means 'preparation for a journey' or 'depth of a journey'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scientific expedition
    Journey undertaken for scientific research purposes.
    expedición científica
    commercial expedition
    Action of sending goods to a commercial destination.
    expedición comercial
    emergency expedition
    Urgent shipment of aid or supplies.
    expedición de emergencia

    Related Words

    explorer
    Person who researches or examines an unknown territory.
    explorador
    destination
    Place to which an expedition is directed.
    destino
    logistics
    Set of means and methods necessary to carry out an expedition.
    logística

    Slang Meanings

    Adventure
    The expedition was a true adventure full of surprises.
    La expedición fue una verdadera aventura llena de sorpresas.
    Shootout
    In alleyways, the shooting expedition was not long in coming.
    En callejones, la expedición de disparos no se hizo esperar.