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"Pautas" is a form of "pautar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to rule". "Suministro" is a form of "suministro", a noun which is often translated as "supply". Learn more about the difference between "pautas" and "suministro" below.
pautar(
pow
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to rule
Cuando escribo cartas, prefiero pautar el folio para escribir recto.When I write letters, I'd rather rule the blank paper to write straight.
a. to provide guidelines
Los profesores deben pautar las normas de buen comportamiento en clase.Teachers must provide guidelines for good behavior in class.
el suministro(
soo
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mee
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nees
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troh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. supply
El gobierno detuvo el suministro de armas a varios países.The government stopped the supply of arms to a number of countries.
b. supplying
El contrato para el suministro de aviones militares al país fue anulado.The contract for supplying military airplanes to the country was canceled.
c. provision
El nuevo plan incluye el suministro de vivienda para los sintecho.The new plan includes the provision of housing for the homeless.
a. supply
Van a cambiar las cañerías, lo que quiere decir que cortarán el suministro de agua mañana por la mañana.The pipes are going to be changed, which means the water supply will be cut off tomorrow morning.
los suministros
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
3. (provisions)
a. supplies
Un helicóptero lanzó suministros a los soldados.A helicopter dropped supplies to the soldiers.
