suministrar
verbCEFR B2
What does “suministrar” mean in English?
to supply, to provide
to supply, to provide (suministrar + noun — deliver goods or services, especially formally or at scale)
Example sentences
La empresa suministra equipos de comunicación a más de treinta países en vías de desarrollo.
The company supplies communication equipment to more than thirty developing countries.
El corte en el suministro eléctrico afectó a miles de hogares durante más de doce horas.
The cut in the electricity supply affected thousands of homes for more than twelve hours.
La ONG se encarga de suministrar alimentos y medicamentos básicos en las zonas en conflicto.
The NGO is responsible for supplying basic food and medicine in conflict zones.
How to use it
Suministrar means 'to supply' or 'to provide'. It is more formal and large-scale than dar (give) — it implies an organised, systematic provision of goods or services: suministrar electricidad (supply electricity), suministrar materiales (supply materials), suministrar información (supply information). The noun is suministro (supply/provision). Near-synonyms: proveer (provide — equally formal), abastecer (stock/supply — often for food and consumer goods), distribuir (distribute — emphasises the delivery chain).
Common mistake
Suministrar is formal — in everyday speech, dar or traer are used. Suministro de agua/gas/electricidad are the standard compound nouns for utilities. Don't confuse with suministro (noun: supply) and suministrador (supplier/provider) — these are useful related forms at B2.