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almacén

nounB1general
Use 'almacén' when referring to a storage facility, like a warehouse, where goods are kept, especially in a commercial or industrial setting.

Examples

La compañía tiene su mercancía guardada en un gran almacén cerca del puerto.

The company has its merchandise stored in a large warehouse near the port.

terminal

tehr-mee-NAHL/teɾmiˈnal/

nounA2general
Use 'terminal' when referring to a station or center for dispatch or arrival, typically for public transport like buses or trains, or for shipping operations.
A large, brightly colored articulated bus parked at a covered station platform, clearly indicating a central transport hub where passengers wait.

Examples

Llegamos a la terminal de autobuses una hora antes de la salida.

We arrived at the bus terminal one hour before departure.

La terminal 2 del aeropuerto está muy lejos de aquí.

Airport Terminal 2 is very far from here.

Hay que cambiar de tren en la terminal principal.

You have to change trains at the main station.

Gender Note

Even though 'terminal' ends in -l, it is usually feminine (la terminal) when referring to a transport station in Latin America and Spain.

Storage vs. Transport Hub

The most common mistake is using 'almacén' for a transport hub or 'terminal' for a general storage warehouse. Remember, 'almacén' is primarily for storing goods, while 'terminal' is for the arrival and departure of people or transport.

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