logística
/loˈxistika/feminine
The Spanish word for logistics is logística.
The term refers to the planning and implementation of the flow of goods and services. When you are talking about the field of study or a specific logistical process, it is common to use the definite article la to say la logística. Additionally, the phrase cadena de suministro is used to mean supply chain.
Meaning: planning and implementing the flow of goods and services (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
logística is a feminine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/loˈxistika/
Did you know?
- If you are organizing a simple social gathering, such as a group dinner or a hike, calling it la logística can sound more humorous or exaggerated than using the word organización.
- While logística is a general term, the specific role of a logistics manager is often called jefe de tráfico in Spanish transport companies.
- Spanish speakers may use logística to describe the internal 'machinery' of a government department, referring to the bureaucratic flow of paperwork.
Examples in context
- El departamento de logística se encarga de coordinar el transporte de mercancías.The logistics department is responsible for coordinating the transportation of goods.
- Una buena gestión logística es fundamental para optimizar los procesos de distribución.Good logistics management is essential to optimize distribution processes.
- Hoy debemos hablar de la organización de nuestro viaje de fin de semana.Today we need to discuss the logistics of our weekend trip.
- La logística de la empresa es excelente.The company's logistics are excellent.
- Estamos revisando la logística de la entrega.We are reviewing the delivery logistics.
- Sin una buena logística, el evento fallará.Without good logistics, the event will fail.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a new project at work.
- MaríaMateo, ¿ya pensaste en la logística del envío?Mateo, have you thought about the shipping logistics yet?
- MateoTodavía no, María. Es un proceso lento.Not yet, María. It is a slow process.
- MaríaDebemos organizar la logística hoy mismo.We must organize the logistics today.
- MateoTienes razón, me pondré con ello ahora.You are right, I will get on it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “logistics” translations and entries logística, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
