empresa de logística
/empɾesa de loxistika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "logistics company" is translated into Spanish as empresa de logística.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear empresa de transporte y logística. In Argentina, it is common to hear empresa logística or compañía logística. In Spain, you may hear empresa de transportes to include the transportation aspect or Agencia de Logística to refer to a logistics company.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "logistics companies", change the noun empresa to empresas while keeping de logística constant, resulting in empresas de logística.
Did you know?
- When describing the 'logistics' of moving people or equipment, Spanish speakers often use the word despliegue. This term specifically evokes the 'deployment' of military troops or resources.
- While empresa de logística refers to a business, the word empresa on its own can describe a heroic or daring feat. In a non-business context, calling a task an empresa suggests it is a difficult undertaking.
- The word empresa shares its roots with the Latin verb 'prehendere', which means 'to seize' or 'to grasp'. This suggests the historical idea of an 'enterprise' was something one 'seizes' or 'takes hold of'.
Examples in context
- Trabajo para una empresa de logística.I work for a logistics company.
- Trabajo en una empresa de logística.I work at a logistics company.
- Necesitamos contratar una empresa de logística.We need to hire a logistics company.
- Esa empresa de logística es muy eficiente.That logistics company is very efficient.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing business options at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Conoces alguna buena empresa de logística?Do you know any good logistics company?
- JavierSí, mi hermano trabaja en una.Yes, my brother works at one.
- LucíaPerfecto, dime el nombre de la empresa.Perfect, tell me the name of the company.
- JavierTe enviaré los detalles por correo.I will send you the details by email.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, empresa, logística, CC BY-SA 4.0.
