depósito
/deˈposito/
The English word "depot" translates to Spanish as depósito.
depósito is used to refer to a depot, such as a bus or railway station.
Meaning: bus or railway station (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries like Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela, galpón can be used to describe a depot or warehouse.
How do you pronounce it?
/deˈposito/
Did you know?
- While depósito refers to storage, the word depósito is also the first-person singular present tense of the verb depositar, meaning 'I deposit'.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, depósito can refer to a bank deposit, making it a term used both in industrial logistics and personal finance.
- The word depósito can also refer to a physical liquid container, such as a fuel tank or a water reservoir, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- El almacén de la empresa está ubicado en las afueras de la ciudad.The company's depot is located on the outskirts of the city.
- Necesitamos construir un nuevo depósito para guardar los materiales de construcción.We need to build a new depot to store the construction materials.
- Vamos a pasar por el almacén de Juan para recoger las herramientas.We are going to stop by Juan's depot to pick up the tools.
- La bodega de la esquina es un pequeño depósito donde venden productos de limpieza.The corner bodega is a small depot where they sell cleaning products.
- Los agricultores guardan sus herramientas y maquinarias en un galpón cercano.The farmers store their tools and machinery in a nearby depot.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing where to find a bus.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿dónde está el autobús?Daniel, where is the bus?
- DanielEstá en el depósito, Elena.It is at the depot, Elena.
- Elena¿Está lejos de aquí?Is it far from here?
- DanielNo, el depósito está a la vuelta.No, the depot is around the corner.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry depósito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.