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provvista

/provˈvista/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

supply; provisions

  • a quantity of goods or food stored for future use
  • (in the plural) supplies, provisions, especially food

In a sentence

Abbiamo fatto provvista di legna prima che arrivasse l'inverno.

We stocked up on firewood before winter arrived.

Dobbiamo fare provviste prima che i negozi chiudano per le feste.

We need to stock up on groceries before the shops close for the holidays.

Le nostre provviste d'acqua non basteranno per tutta la settimana.

Our water supplies will not last for the whole week.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
provvistafeminine · singular
provvistefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Most frequently used in the plural, 'le provviste', meaning food supplies or groceries stocked up.

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