Provisiones (en. Supplies)

/pɾoβiˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sets of food and utensils necessary for a journey or sustenance.

We carry enough provisions for the journey.

Llevamos suficientes provisiones para la travesía.

Measures established to address an eventuality.

The provisions of the emergency plan were key to the response.

Las provisiones del plan de emergencia fueron clave para la respuesta.

Reserves of stored products or goods.

The provisions in the store were depleted after the storm.

Las provisiones en la tienda estaban agotadas después de la tormenta.

From Latin 'provisio', which means 'forecast' or 'provision'.

emergency provision

Supplies intended for unforeseen situations.

provisión de emergencia

make provisions

To prepare or gather resources for the future.

hacer provisiones

food provision

Stockpiling food for later use.

provisión de alimentos

supply

Action of providing what is necessary.

abastecimiento

reserve

Actions of storing or retaining something for future use.

reserva

supply

Distribution of necessary goods or services.

suministro

Basic resources

For the camping trip, we need provisions, so let's check the list.

Para el campamento necesitamos provisiones, así que chaquemos la lista.

Necessary things

Don't forget the provisions, or we won't survive the weekend.

No olvides las provisiones, o no sobreviviremos el fin de semana.