abastecer
abastecer
abastecer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to furnish; used with "de")
El gobierno está trabajando para abastecer a los afectados de agua y comida.The government is working hard to supply food and water to those affected.
b. to provide
Es necesario abastecer al ejército de provisiones.The army needs to be provided with supplies.
abastecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (to acquire; used with "de")
a. to stock up on
La tienda de mi tía es el único lugar donde es posible abastecerse de alimentos en la aldea.My aunt's shop is the only place where you can stock up on food in the village.
b. to obtain
La gente de las comunidades pobres tiene que caminar largas distancias para abastecerse de agua.People from poor communities have to walk long distances to obtain water.
abastecertransitive verbpronominal verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to supply
abastecer de agua a la ciudadto supply the city with water
esa región nos abastece de materias primasthat region supplies o provides us with raw materials
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (general)
a. to stock up
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