el
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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