el
masculine
/sumiˈnistɾo/
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Translation
supply
Word origin
From the verb suministrar ('to supply'), from Latin subministrare ('to serve, provide'), from sub ('under') plus ministrare ('to serve'). The same ministrare gives English 'minister' and 'administer'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- subministrare
- English cognates
- minister, administer
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsuministros
Examples
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The water supply was cut off during the building work.
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The city depends on the energy supply from the river.
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We need a constant supply of materials.
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The lorries carry the food supply to the village.
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How long will the gas supply last this winter?
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