proporcionar
verbCEFR B2
What does “proporcionar” mean in English?
to provide, to supply
to provide, to supply (proporcionar algo a alguien — furnish with services or goods; formal register)
Example sentences
El organismo internacional se comprometió a proporcionar ayuda humanitaria a las regiones más afectadas.
The international body committed to providing humanitarian aid to the most affected regions.
El sistema proporciona a los usuarios acceso en tiempo real a todos los datos del mercado.
The system provides users with real-time access to all market data.
How to use it
Proporcionar means 'to provide' or 'to supply'. More formal than dar. Structure: proporcionar algo a alguien. Collocations: proporcionar información, proporcionar recursos, proporcionar apoyo. Suministrar is a technical near-synonym for physical goods; facilitar is informal equivalent.
Common mistake
Proporcionar (provide — formal, covers services and goods) vs. suministrar (supply — specifically goods/utilities) vs. facilitar (facilitate/provide — slightly informal). At B2, proporcionar is the safest formal choice.