provisiones

pro-bee-syon-es/pɾoβiˈsjones/

“provisiones” means “supplies” in Spanish (food, water, and essentials for a journey or situation).

supplies

Also: provisions, stock

NounfB1

A collection of essential goods including a loaf of bread, a bottle of water, a few apples, and a small wooden crate.

📝 In Action

Compramos suficientes provisiones para pasar una semana en la montaña.

We bought enough supplies to spend a week in the mountains.

Antes de la tormenta, la gente agotó las provisiones en el supermercado.

Before the storm, people ran out of supplies in the supermarket.

El barco lleva provisiones de agua y comida para tres meses.

The ship carries water and food provisions for three months.

Word Connections

Synonyms

víveres (food supplies)
suministros (supplies/resources)
reservas (reserves/stock)

Antonyms

escasez (shortage)
carencia (lack)

Common Collocations

hacerse con provisiones – to get/stock up on supplies
provisiones de boca – food supplies (literally: supplies for the mouth)
agotar las provisiones – to run out of supplies

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "provisiones" in Spanish:

provisions→stock→supplies→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: provisiones

Question 1 of 1

If you are going on a 3-day hike and need to pack food and water, what are you packing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

proveer(to provide/supply) — Verb

provisión(provision/supply) — Noun

provisional(temporary) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

decisiones canciones camiones

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'provisio,' which means 'foresight' or 'preparation.' It comes from looking ahead (pro- videre) to see what you will need in the future.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: provisionsFrench: provisions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'provisiones' only used for food?

Mostly, yes. While it can include things like batteries or medicine in an emergency kit, it almost always implies the basic essentials needed to sustain yourself.

Can I use 'suministros' instead?

Yes, they are very similar. 'Suministros' is a bit broader and can include electricity or office supplies, while 'provisiones' feels more like 'rations' or travel gear.