Proporcionar (en. Provide)

/propoɾθjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give what is necessary for something to take place.
The company committed to providing the necessary materials.
La empresa se comprometió a proporcionar los materiales necesarios.
To offer or make something available.
The restaurant provides a varied menu for its customers.
El restaurante proporciona un menú variado para sus clientes.
To facilitate information or data.
The report provided important details about the current situation.
El informe proporcionó detalles importantes sobre la situación actual.

Etymology

From Latin 'proporcionare', which means 'to give in proportion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

provide support
To give help or support in a situation.
proporcionar apoyo
provide information
To offer data or details about a subject.
proporcionar información
provide resources
To facilitate the necessary elements to carry out a task.
proporcionar recursos

Related Words

proportion
Relationship between two quantities.
proporción
provided
Something that has been given or supplied.
proporcionado

Slang Meanings

To supply something useful or necessary.
That store provides what you need, it's really good.
Esa tienda proporciona lo que necesitas, es buenísima.