Provisión (en. Provision)

/pɾoβiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of providing or supplying what is necessary for something.
The provision of food is essential for survival in emergency situations.
La provisión de alimentos es esencial para la supervivencia en situaciones de emergencia.
Supply that is kept for the future.
The government made a provision of resources for the construction of schools.
El gobierno realizó una provisión de recursos para la construcción de escuelas.
Condition established in a contract or agreement.
One of the provisions of the contract states that both must fulfill their obligations.
Una de las provisiones del contrato establece que ambos deben cumplir con sus obligaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'provisio', meaning 'foresight' or 'provision'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food supply
Supply of food for a group or community.
provisión de alimentos
make provisions
To prepare or store something in advance.
hacer provisiones
provision of services
Supply of various types of services, such as educational or health services.
provisión de servicios

Related Words

provide
Provide what is necessary for something.
proveer
supply
Supply what is missing.
abastecer
foresee
Anticipate something that is going to happen.
prever

Slang Meanings

To have everything you need.
You always have provisions for any unforeseen event.
Siempre tienes provisiones para cualquier imprevisto.
To prepare a plan B.
I brought provisions in case something went wrong in the meeting.
Llevé provisiones en caso de que algo saliera mal en la reunión.