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    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.