Spanish Logistics Terms

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What does 'el flete' mean?

cargo

freight, cargo; the cost of transporting the freight (correct)

to unload

to load

What is the meaning of 'la carga'?

freight

truck

loading dock

cargo (correct)

What does 'descargar' mean?

to unload

What does 'cargar' mean?

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What does 'el muelle de carga' refer to?

loading dock Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'camión'?

truck Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'los envíos'?

shipments Signup and view all the answers

What does 'las paletas' mean?

pallets Signup and view all the answers

What does 'apilar' mean?

stack Signup and view all the answers

What is 'almacenaje' in English?

storage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'el aduana' refer to?

customs Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'el proveedor'?

supplier Signup and view all the answers

What does 'el contenedor' mean?

container Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'el transportista'?

carrier Signup and view all the answers

What does 'almacenar' mean?

store Signup and view all the answers

What does 'el recibo' refer to?

receipt Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'el tipo'?

rate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'asignar' mean?

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What does 'un activo' mean?

an asset Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'el agente'?

agent, broker Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a granel' refer to?

bulk Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'agente de aduana'?

customs broker Signup and view all the answers

What does 'un almacén' refer to?

warehouse Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'obreros'?

workers Signup and view all the answers

What does 'la avería' mean?

breakdown, damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'desperfecto'?

flaw Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Logistics Terms

El flete: Refers to both freight and cargo, as well as the associated cost of transportation.
La carga: The Spanish term for cargo, essential in logistics discussions.
Descargar: The action of unloading goods from a vehicle or container.
Cargar: The process of loading goods onto a vehicle or container for transportation.
El muelle de carga: Loading dock, a designated area for loading and unloading cargo.
Camión: The Spanish word for truck, a primary vehicle used in transport logistics.

Shipment and Storage

Los envíos: Refers to shipments, a key term in logistics for tracking goods movement.
Las paletas: Means pallets, flat structures used for storing and transporting goods.
Apilar: To stack items, important for efficient space use in storage.
Almacenaje: Refers to storage; how goods are organized and stored for inventory management.

Customs and Supply Chain

El aduana: Customs, the regulatory body for imports and exports.
El proveedor: Supplier, a party that provides goods or services in the supply chain.
El contenedor: Container, a standard unit for transporting goods by various modes.
El transportista: Carrier, the entity responsible for transporting goods on behalf of shippers.

Material Management and Operations

Almacenar: Means to store; crucial for efficient inventory management.
El recibo: Receipt, proves goods receipt or payment, essential for record-keeping.
El tipo: Refers to rate, often used concerning shipping or handling costs.
Asignar: The act of allocating or assigning resources, crucial in logistics planning.
Un activo: An asset, anything of value in the logistics process.

Agency and Brokerage

El agente: Agent or broker, intermediaries facilitating transactions between parties.
A granel: Bulk, refers to goods transported without packaging, increasing efficiency.
Agente de aduana: Customs broker, assists with customs clearance and regulatory requirements.

Warehousing and Labor

Un almacén: Warehouse, a facility for storing goods before distribution.
Obreros: Workers, the personnel involved in various logistics operations.
La avería: Breakdown or damage, a term describing the failure or damage to cargo or equipment.
Desperfecto: Refers to a flaw, crucial for assessing the condition of goods in logistics.

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Test your knowledge of essential logistics vocabulary in Spanish with this flashcard quiz. Each term is defined clearly for better understanding and application in real-world scenarios. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their Spanish language skills in logistics.