Provisto

In Spanish, 'provisto' functions primarily as the past participle of the verb 'proveer', meaning 'to provide', 'to supply', or 'to furnish'. It indicates something that has been provided, supplied, or equipped. The context determines the specific nuance, ranging from material provisions and supplies, to information, resources, or even authorization. It can also describe a state of being equipped or furnished, implying readiness or preparedness. The meaning of 'provisto' depends on its interaction with the preceding and following words, and how it's used with auxiliaries and adverbs in order to convey a variety of uses.

Provisto meaning with examples

• El almacén, provisto de todo el equipo necesario, estaba listo para la llegada de los nuevos empleados. (The warehouse, provided with all the necessary equipment, was ready for the arrival of the new employees.) The sentence utilizes 'provisto' in its simplest form as an adjective providing more information.
• Habiendo provisto a sus hijos con educación y apoyo, la madre se sentía satisfecha con su labor. (Having provided her children with education and support, the mother felt satisfied with her work.) 'Habiendo provisto' (Having provided) forms a participle phrase showing the past action before her feeling.
• El gobierno, provisto de los últimos datos, tomará una decisión informada sobre la política. (The government, provided with the latest data, will make an informed decision on the policy.) This 'provisto' functions as a past participle, providing context, as in 'equipped', by the data.
• El contrato, provisto de cláusulas claras y concisas, fue firmado por ambas partes sin objeciones. (The contract, provided with clear and concise clauses, was signed by both parties without objections.) This sentence uses 'provisto' to indicate that the contract was 'equipped' with clauses.