almacén
/almaˈθen/masculine
The English word warehouse is translated into Spanish as almacén or depósito.
Meaning: a place for storing large amounts of products (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| almacén | /almaˈθen/ /almaˈsen/ |
masculine |
| depósito | /deˈposito/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to a place used for storing large amounts of products. Almacén is a masculine noun used for a general warehouse or storage facility. The related verb almacenar means to store.
Which one should you use?
Almacén is the most common term used for a general warehouse. In contrast, depósito often refers to a smaller storage site, a depot or a specific place where certain goods, such as liquids or materials, are kept.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of almacén is almacenes. The plural form of depósito is depósitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/almaˈθen/
Did you know?
- The word almacén is a loanword from Andalusian Arabic, specifically from the word al-maḵzán, meaning 'the warehouse'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, an almacén is not just a warehouse but can refer to a small neighborhood grocery store where people buy daily essentials.
- While depósito translates to 'warehouse', it also refers to a security deposit for a rental, creating a double meaning based on the concept of 'placing' something.
Examples in context
- Tom está dentro del almacén.Tom is in the warehouse.This sentence uses almacén to describe a location.Tatoeba #4934255 by albrusgher, translation #2545785 by CK
- Él trabaja como guardia de seguridad en un almacén.He is working as a security guard at a warehouse.This sentence uses almacén to describe a place of employment.Tatoeba #4934264 by albrusgher, translation #300818 by CM
- El almacén era un frente para traficantes de drogas.The warehouse was a front for drug traffickers.This sentence uses almacén to describe a business front.Tatoeba #1295137 by marcelostockle, translation #45617 by CM
- Necesito entregar los productos al almacén.I need to deliver the products to the warehouse.
- El inventario estará almacenado en la bodega central.The inventory will be stored in the central warehouse.
- Los productos están disponibles en nuestro depósito local.The products are available at our local warehouse.
- Vamos a guardar las cajas en el galpón.Let's store the boxes in the warehouse.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing logistics at a clothing company.
- Alejandro¿Ya revisaste el almacén?Have you checked the warehouse yet?
- MaríaSí, todo está ordenado.Yes, everything is organized.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces podemos enviar la mercancía.Perfect, then we can send the merchandise.
- MaríaMuy bien, yo me encargo de eso.Very well, I will take care of that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warehouse” translations and entries almacén, depósito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almacén, depósito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
