Víveres (en. Provisions)

/ˈbiβeɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Food in general, especially those used for subsistence.

I need to buy supplies for the week.

Debo comprar víveres para la semana.

Provisions that are stored for future consumption.

The shelter is stocked with supplies in case of emergency.

El refugio está lleno de víveres en caso de emergencia.

Food products that are sold in a store.

There are many fresh supplies at the market.

En el mercado hay muchos víveres frescos.

From the Latin 'viveres', which means 'to live' or 'sustenance'.

to stock up on supplies

To gather or accumulate food and provisions.

hacer acopio de víveres

essential supplies

Essential food for survival.

víveres de primera necesidad

dry goods

Foods that do not require refrigeration, such as legumes and grains.

víveres secos

food

Sustenance in solid or liquid form that is consumed.

comida

provision

Supply of necessary food or products.

provisión

nourishment

Any substance we consume to nourish our bodies.

alimento

Supplies in the context of large purchases.

I went to the market to get the month's supplies.

Fui al mercado a sacar los víveres del mes.

Supplies in situations of scarcity.

During the crisis, people started to stockpile supplies.

Durante la crisis, la gente empezó a hacer reservas de víveres.