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inventario

een-ben-TAH-ryohimbenˈtaɾjo

“inventario” means “inventory” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

inventory

Also: stock, list
NounmA2
A neat stack of boxes and crates on a wooden pallet in a clean warehouse.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos hacer un inventario de todos los productos en el almacén.

A2

We need to make an inventory of all the products in the warehouse.

El inventario de la casa incluye muebles antiguos y cuadros.

B1

The house inventory includes antique furniture and paintings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • existencias (stock/supplies)
  • lista (list)

Common Collocations

  • hacer inventario – to take inventory
  • inventario físico – physical inventory
  • fin de inventario – clearance sale

stocktaking

Also: audit
NounmB1formal
A person holding a clipboard while looking at rows of items on a shelf.

📝 In Action

La tienda cerrará temprano por inventario.

B1

The store will close early for stocktaking.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cerrado por inventario – closed for stocktaking

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inventario" in Spanish:

audit→inventory→list→stock→stocktaking→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inventario

Question 1 of 1

If you see a sign on a shop door that says 'Cerrado por inventario', what is happening?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
inventariar(to inventory/to list) — Verb
inventariado(inventoried) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'inventarium', which comes from 'invenire', meaning 'to find'. It essentially refers to a list of things found in a certain place.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: inventoryFrench: inventairePortuguese: inventário

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'inventario' for my personal belongings?

Yes! You can use it to describe a list of your clothes, books, or tools at home.

Is 'inventario' the same as 'lista'?

An 'inventario' is a type of 'lista', but it's usually more formal and includes all the items in a specific category or place.