suministrar
“suministrar” means “to supply” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to supply
Also: to provide, to furnish
📝 In Action
La empresa suministra electricidad a toda la región.
B1The company supplies electricity to the entire region.
Es necesario suministrar agua potable a las zonas afectadas.
B2It is necessary to provide drinking water to the affected areas.
Deben suministrar todas las pruebas antes del juicio.
C1They must furnish all the evidence before the trial.
to administer
Also: to give
📝 In Action
La enfermera suministró la dosis correcta de insulina.
B2The nurse administered the correct dose of insulin.
Es peligroso suministrar medicamentos sin receta.
B2It is dangerous to administer medications without a prescription.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "suministrar" in Spanish:
to administer→to furnish→to give→to provide→to supply→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suministrar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is a common collocation for 'suministrar'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'subministrare', which combines 'sub' (under/at hand) and 'ministrare' (to serve or manage).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'suministrar' and 'proveer'?
They are very similar. 'Suministrar' often feels more industrial or related to utilities (water, gas), while 'proveer' is slightly more general and can include abstract things like 'providing solutions'.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs in all tenses.
Can I use 'suministrar' for giving a gift?
No, that would sound very strange. Use 'dar' or 'regalar' for gifts. 'Suministrar' is for providing necessary items or resources.