distribución
/dees-tree-boo-SYON/
distribution
Distribución can mean the act of handing out or spreading items among a group.
distribución(noun)
distribution
?handing out or spreading things among a group
delivery
?the act of getting items to their destination
,handout
?sharing materials in a class or meeting
📝 In Action
La distribución de los libros comenzará mañana.
B1The distribution of the books will begin tomorrow.
Trabajo en una empresa de distribución de alimentos.
B2I work for a food distribution company.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Accent
Mistake: "distribucion"
Correction: distribución
⭐ Usage Tips
Business Context
In a professional setting, this word is used exactly like 'logistics' or 'supply chain' activities.
Distribución also refers to the layout or arrangement of furniture within a space.
distribución(noun)
layout
?the arrangement of rooms or furniture in a space
arrangement
?how things are organized visually
,spread
?how things are scattered across an area
📝 In Action
Me encanta la distribución de este apartamento.
B1I love the layout of this apartment.
La distribución de los muebles hace que el salón parezca más grande.
B2The arrangement of the furniture makes the living room look bigger.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Homes
When looking for a house, use 'buena distribución' to say the rooms are placed in a way that makes sense.
✏️ 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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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.