lote
“lote” means “batch” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
batch
Also: lot, set
📝 In Action
Este lote de camisetas tiene un error de impresión.
A2This batch of t-shirts has a printing error.
Vendieron el lote completo en la subasta.
B1They sold the entire lot at the auction.
plot of land
Also: lot
📝 In Action
Compramos un lote cerca del lago para construir una cabaña.
B1We bought a plot of land near the lake to build a cabin.
El lote baldío está lleno de flores silvestres.
B2The empty lot is full of wildflowers.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: lote
Question 1 of 2
If a factory produces 500 chairs at once, that group is called a:
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Old French word 'lot' (meaning 'portion' or 'share'), which actually has Germanic roots related to the word 'luck'.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lote' used for people?
Generally, no. 'Lote' refers to objects, products, or land. If you want to say 'a lot of people,' you would use 'muchas personas' or 'un montón de gente'.
What is the difference between 'lote' and 'parcela'?
They are very similar. 'Lote' is more common in daily speech and real estate listings, while 'parcela' sounds a bit more formal or technical (like in farming or official land registry).