Spanish word

proveedor

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoβeeˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprovider

Example

¿Quién es el proveedor de este servicio?

Who is the provider of this service?

Illustration for proveedor (provider)

More examples

Mi proveedor de energía aumentó las tarifas.

My energy provider raised the rates.

Core concept

Person or company that provides products or services to others.

Common phrases

  • proveedor de energía

    energy provider

  • proveedor local

    local provider

  • proveedor de confianza

    reliable provider

Similar words

vendedor: Person or shop that sells goods or services directly to end customers.
distribuidor: Company that distributes products from manufacturers to retailers or other sellers.

Definition in Spanish

Sujeto o entidad que abastece a otra con productos o servicios.

Word origin

The noun proveedor is formed from Spanish proveer, ultimately from Latin providēre, and the suffix -dor marks the agent 'one who provides'.

Usage tips

  • In business Spanish proveedor often appears on invoices and contracts to identify the agreed supplier, while distribuidor refers more to distribution channels.

Other meanings

  • suppliernoun
  • vendornoun

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