reabastecer
/reabasteθeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase restock is translated into Spanish as reabastecer.
To restock, you can use reabastecer or the general term reaprovisionar, which means to restock or to resupply. Another synonym is reponer, which is often used when talking about replacing specific items on a shelf or in stock.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of reabastecer is reabastecido. If you want to say "I restocked" in the first-person singular preterite, use reabastecí.
How do you pronounce it?
/reabasteθeɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb reponer can be used to describe someone regaining their breath or physical strength, treating the human body as a stock of energy that needs restocking.
- While reabastecer is used for supplies, the term abasto is so central to Spanish urban history that many cities have a Mercado de Abastos as their primary traditional food hub.
- While reabastecer sounds very formal, in a casual Spanish kitchen, you might use the verb rellenar to mean 'restock' or 'refill' a container with food.
Examples in context
- Es necesario reponer el inventario de productos antes de que se agoten por completo.It is necessary to restock the inventory of products before they run out completely.
- Voy al supermercado a reponer existencias para la semana.I'm going to the supermarket to restock supplies for the week.
- Necesito reabastecer la despensa.I need to restock the pantry.
- Vamos a reabastecer el inventario hoy.We are going to restock the inventory today.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing tasks at their small grocery store.
- JavierMaría, ¿podemos reabastecer las bebidas ahora?María, can we restock the drinks now?
- MaríaSí, Javier, ya tengo las cajas listas.Yes, Javier, I already have the boxes ready.
- JavierPerfecto, terminemos esto rápido.Perfect, let's finish this quickly.
- MaríaDe acuerdo, yo llevo las bebidas.Okay, I'll carry the drinks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
