almacenamiento
“almacenamiento” means “storage” in Spanish (general or digital data).
storage
Also: warehousing, filing
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Mi teléfono se quedó sin espacio de almacenamiento.
A2My phone ran out of storage space.
El almacenamiento de comida es importante para las emergencias.
B1The storage of food is important for emergencies.
La empresa optimizó el almacenamiento en sus bodegas.
B2The company optimized the warehousing in its depots.
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From the Spanish word 'almacén', which comes from the Arabic 'al-mahzan' (the storehouse/granary). The suffix '-miento' was added to denote the action of storing.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'almacenaje' the same as 'almacenamiento'?
They are very similar! 'Almacenaje' is often used specifically for the cost or the commercial technicality of storing goods, while 'almacenamiento' is the general word for the act of storing or digital space.
Can I use this for a kitchen pantry?
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. For a pantry, you'd usually say 'la despensa' or just 'lugar para guardar la comida'.
Is 'almacenamiento' used for RAM memory?
Usually, 'almacenamiento' refers to long-term storage (Hard Drive/SSD). RAM is typically just called 'memoria RAM'.