Providencias (en. Providences)

/pɾoβiˈðenθjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Actions or provisions taken to ensure a favorable outcome.

Several provisions were taken to prevent the disaster.

Se tomaron varias providencias para evitar el desastre.

A set of decisions made based on a specific situation.

Government provisions are designed to help citizens.

Las providencias del gobierno están diseñadas para ayudar a los ciudadanos.

Preparations made with an eye toward an uncertain future.

It is important to make the necessary preparations before a long trip.

Es importante hacer las providencias necesarias antes de un viaje largo.

From Latin 'providentia', meaning foresight or anticipation.

to take precautions

Acting in advance to avoid problems.

tomar providencias

emergency measures

Measures taken quickly in response to a crisis.

providencias de emergencia

to follow the provisions

Complying with established rules or regulations.

seguir las providencias

prevention

Actions aimed at preventing harm from occurring.

prevención

anticipation

The act of foreseeing something that may happen in the future.

anticipación

provision

The action of preparing something for a specific purpose.

disposición

Improvised measures that are effective at the moment.

The provisions I made for the party turned out unexpectedly great.

Las providencias que tomé para la fiesta resultaron inesperadamente geniales.

Any form of unconventional preparation.

Her arrangements for the trip were very creative and fun.

Sus providencias para el viaje eran muy creativas y divertidas.