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distribución

dees-tree-boo-SYONdistɾiβuˈsyon

“distribución” means “distribution” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

distribution

Also: delivery, handout
NounfB1
A friendly person handing out bright red apples from a large wooden crate to a group of smiling children.

📝 In Action

La distribución de los libros comenzará mañana.

B1

The distribution of the books will begin tomorrow.

Trabajo en una empresa de distribución de alimentos.

B2

I work for a food distribution company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • recolección (collection)
  • acaparamiento (hoarding)

Common Collocations

  • red de distribución – distribution network
  • centro de distribución – distribution center

layout

Also: arrangement, spread
NounfB2
A top-down view of a cozy living room showing the arrangement of a sofa, a rug, and a small coffee table.

📝 In Action

Me encanta la distribución de este apartamento.

B1

I love the layout of this apartment.

La distribución de los muebles hace que el salón parezca más grande.

B2

The arrangement of the furniture makes the living room look bigger.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • disposición (arrangement)
  • configuración (configuration)

Common Collocations

  • distribución espacial – spatial layout
  • mala distribución – poor layout

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: distribución

Question 1 of 1

If you are talking about how the bedrooms and kitchen are organized in a house, which 'distribución' meaning are you using?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'distributio', which comes from 'distribuere' (to divide up or assign to different places).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: distributionFrench: distributionItalian: distribuzione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'distribución' always feminine?

Yes! Just like almost every Spanish word ending in '-ción', it is a feminine noun. You should always say 'la distribución' or 'una distribución'.

Can I use 'distribución' for mail delivery?

While 'reparto' is more specific for 'delivery' of mail or pizza, 'distribución' is often used for the larger process of getting products or information out to many people.