Vituallas (en. Supplies)
/biˈtwaʝas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Food and utensils necessary for eating.
The team brought enough provisions for the entire trip.
El equipo llevó suficiente vituallas para todo el viaje.
Set of supplies for survival in an adventure.
The provisions were essential for the long mountain journey.
Las vituallas eran esenciales para el largo viaje de montaña.
Etymology
From Old Spanish 'vitualla', which comes from Latin 'victualia', meaning 'provisions of food'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emergency provisions
Food and supplies used in case of a crisis situation.
vituallas de emergencia
to load provisions
To carry the necessary food and utensils for an activity.
cargar vituallas
Related Words
food
Substance that serves for nourishment.
alimento
food
Substance that is consumed for nutrition.
comida
provision
Supply of necessary goods.
provisión
Slang Meanings
Basic food items that are always taken on trips.
Don't forget the provisions, we are about to leave.
No olvides las vituallas, estamos a punto de salir.
What is needed to cope with any situation.
You should always have your provisions ready for any emergency.
Siempre hay que tener sus vituallas listas para cualquier emergencia.