Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
abasto
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβasto/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupply
Example
El abasto de agua fue restablecido hoy.
The water supply was restored today.
More examples
En la ciudad hubo problemas de abasto tras la tormenta.
In the city there were supply problems after the storm.
Core concept
Available stock of essential goods for immediate use.
Common phrases
abasto de agua
water supply
problemas de abasto
supply problems
Similar words
suministro: Regular provision of goods or services as part of an ongoing supply chain.
abastecimiento: Act of delivering supplies to fulfill immediate operational demand.
Definition in Spanish
Suministro físico de bienes (por ejemplo alimentos, agua o combustible) o la capacidad de proveerlos en un momento dado.
Word origin
Derived from the verbs abastecer and abastar 'to supply or meet needs', abasto nominalizes the provision or stock that exists at a specific time.
Usage tips
- In contrast to abastecimiento, which emphasizes the ongoing supplying process, abasto refers to the items or capacity present right now.
Other meanings
- provisionnoun
Opposites
- escasezshortagenoun
Related words
- abastecersupplyverb
- abastecimientosupplynoun