Spanish word

almacén

Pronunciation

IPA/almaˈθen/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwarehouse

Example

El almacén está lleno de cajas.

The warehouse is full of boxes.

Illustration for almacén (warehouse)

More examples

Compré la lámpara en el almacén del centro.

I bought the lamp at the downtown store.

Core concept

Indoor storage hall with stacked inventory and a forklift.

Common phrases

  • ir al almacén

    go to the warehouse

  • el almacén central

    the central warehouse

Similar words

tienda: Small retail shop that displays and sells goods directly to consumers.
depósito: Place for holding items or materials for a set period, often for storage or safekeeping.
bodega: Small storage area for preserving food and drink, often cool and close to the point of use.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio o espacio destinado a guardar mercancías para su conservación o para su distribución en comercios e industrias.

Word origin

Comes from Arabic al-makhzan meaning 'storage place', entering medieval Spanish and retaining the meaning of a space for storing and distributing merchandise.

Usage tips

  • In parts of Latin America, almacén can also refer to a small neighborhood store, while in other contexts (for example gran almacén) it can mean a department store, so regional use varies.

Other meanings

  • storenoun

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