Provisto (en. Provided)

/proˈβisto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has something that has been provided or supplied.
The child was provided with a good education.
El niño estaba provisto de una buena educación.
One who is prepared or equipped for something.
The team was provided with everything necessary for the expedition.
El equipo estaba provisto de todo lo necesario para la expedición.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'provide', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'providere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

provided with
Equipped or supplied with something.
provisto de
to be provided
To be prepared or to have what is necessary.
estar provisto
provided with resources
To have the necessary resources at one's disposal.
provisto de recursos

Related Words

provide
To supply what is needed.
proveer
supply
To provide what is necessary.
abastecer
endow
To supply someone with what they need.
dotar

Slang Meanings

To have things under control.
He is provided with all his debts.
Está provisto con todas sus deudas.
To be ready for any eventuality.
He is always provided for emergencies.
Siempre está provisto para las emergencias.