How to Say "logistics" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “logistics” is “abastecimiento” — B2 level.
Examples
El abastecimiento de agua es fundamental para la ciudad.
The water supply is fundamental for the city.
Hubo problemas con el abastecimiento de alimentos por la nieve.
There were problems with the food supply because of the snow.
La empresa busca mejorar su cadena de abastecimiento global.
The company seeks to improve its global supply chain.
Nouns ending in -miento
Words that end in '-miento' are almost always masculine. They usually describe the result of an action. In this case, it comes from the verb 'abastecer' (to supply).
Using 'de' for what is being supplied
To specify what is being provided, simply use 'de' plus the item, like 'abastecimiento de luz' (electricity supply).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La abastecimiento es importante.”
Correction: El abastecimiento es importante. Remember that words ending in -miento are masculine.
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