Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/pɾo.βe.eˈðoɾ/

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Translation

supplier, provider

Word origin

From proveer ('to provide'), from Latin providere, from pro ('ahead') plus videre ('to see'). The same root gives English 'provide' and 'provider'.

Origin
Latin
Root
providere
English cognates
provide, provider

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralproveedores

Examples

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We changed internet provider last month.

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The supplier delivered the materials on time.

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We are looking for a trustworthy supplier for the company.

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Our supplier raised the prices this year.

tarifas .

The energy provider offers new rates.

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This word is part of lesson 92.