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distribuidor

dees-tree-bwee-DOR/distriβwiˈðor/

distributor

Also: supplier, wholesaler
NounmB1
A delivery person in a bright uniform handing a stack of cardboard boxes to a shopkeeper in front of a small grocery store.

📝 In Action

Somos el distribuidor exclusivo de esta marca en España.

B1

We are the exclusive distributor of this brand in Spain.

El distribuidor de cine lanzó la película en cien salas.

B2

The film distributor released the movie in a hundred theaters.

Contactamos con un distribuidor local para reducir los costos de envío.

B2

We contacted a local supplier to reduce shipping costs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proveedor (provider/supplier)
  • concesionario (dealer)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • distribuidor autorizado – authorized dealer
  • canal distribuidor – distribution channel
  • red de distribuidores – distributor network

hallway

Also: foyer, landing
NounmB2
A bright central landing in a house with several wooden doors leading into different rooms.

📝 In Action

El distribuidor del primer piso es muy oscuro y necesita una lámpara.

B2

The first-floor hallway is very dark and needs a lamp.

Las puertas de todos los dormitorios dan al distribuidor.

B2

All the bedroom doors open onto the landing.

Colocamos un espejo grande en el distribuidor para dar sensación de amplitud.

C1

We placed a large mirror in the foyer to make it feel more spacious.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pasillo (hallway)
  • vestíbulo (lobby/vestibule)

Common Collocations

  • pequeño distribuidor – small hallway area
  • distribuidor central – central landing

distributor

NounmC1
A mechanical engine component with several thick colorful wires branching out from its top.

📝 In Action

El coche no arranca porque se ha roto la tapa del distribuidor.

C1

The car won't start because the distributor cap is broken.

El mecánico tuvo que ajustar el distribuidor para mejorar el encendido.

C2

The mechanic had to adjust the distributor to improve the ignition.

Limpia los cables del distribuidor si el motor falla.

C1

Clean the distributor wires if the engine misfires.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • tapa del distribuidor – distributor cap
  • eje del distribuidor – distributor shaft

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "distribuidor" in Spanish:

distributor→foyer→hallway→landing→supplier→wholesaler→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: distribuidor

Question 1 of 3

If you are looking at a floor plan and see a 'distribuidor', what is it referring to?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
distribuir(to distribute) — Verb
distribución(distribution) — Noun
distribuidora(female distributor / distribution company) — Noun
distributivo(distributive) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'distribuir', which comes from the Latin 'distribuere'. The Latin root combines 'dis-' (apart/in different directions) and 'tribuere' (to assign or allot).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: distributorFrench: distributeurItalian: distributore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 'distribuidor' and a 'repartidor'?

A 'distribuidor' is usually a wholesaler or a large-scale company that supplies goods. A 'repartidor' is the specific person who delivers a package or food to your individual address.

Is 'distribuidor' used for electricity?

Yes, 'compañía distribuidora de electricidad' is the common term for the utility company that delivers power to your home.

Can I use 'distribuidor' as an adjective?

Yes, it can describe things that distribute, like 'un canal distribuidor' (a distributing channel). In this case, remember it must match the noun in gender (distribuidor/distribuidora).