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proveer means to provide — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 6, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

proveer

verb • /[proh-beh-ER]/

to provide

Example:

El informe provee datos relevantes para el análisis.

The report provides relevant data for analysis.

🧠 What does proveer mean?

The Spanish verb "proveer" means to supply, furnish, or provide something to someone or something. It often implies equipping or making preparations for a future need or event. It can also mean to provide for someone, ensuring their needs are met, often in a financial sense.

📚 Extra examples

  • El gobierno proveyó fondos para la investigación.
    The government provided funds for the research.
  • La empresa provee servicios de internet a toda la ciudad.
    The company provides internet services to the entire city.
  • Debemos proveer a los niños con la mejor educación posible.
    We must provide children with the best possible education.
  • El hotel provee toallas y sábanas limpias.
    The hotel provides clean towels and sheets.
  • Antes del viaje, nos proveímos de todo lo necesario.
    Before the trip, we provided ourselves with everything necessary.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'proveer' comes from the Latin word 'providēre,' which also means 'to provide' or 'to foresee.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "proveer"

Synonyms: suministrar, abastecer, proporcionar, facilitar, dar
Opposites: privar, despojar, quitar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to provide' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to provide' in Spanish is "proveer".
How do you pronounce 'proveer' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pro-vay-ER, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'proveer' in a sentence?
Here's an example: "El supermercado provee alimentos frescos." (The supermarket provides fresh food.)
What is the English translation of 'proveer'?
The English translation of 'proveer' is 'to provide,' 'to supply,' or 'to furnish.'
Does 'proveer' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all Spanish verbs, 'proveer' conjugates to agree with the subject in person and number.
Is 'proveer' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's slightly more formal and common in written or official contexts than in casual conversation. Simpler synonyms like 'dar' (to give) are more frequent in daily speech.
Does 'proveer' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'proveer' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a fairly straightforward verb.
Is 'proveer' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'proveer' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'proveer' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: yo proveo, tú provees, él/ella/usted provee, nosotros/as proveemos, vosotros/as proveéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes proveen.

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