vituallar

Senses

1. 1.

   to provision; to supply with food

   to equip or supply with victuals (food and drink)

2. 2.

   to stock; to supply

   to provide provisions or supplies to a place or person

Examples

• "El capitán ordenó vituallar el barco antes de zarpar."

  The captain ordered the ship to be provisioned before setting sail.

• "Los soldados vituallan la fortaleza con comida para el invierno."

  The soldiers are stocking the fortress with food for the winter.

• "Era necesario vituallar el campamento regularmente."

  It was necessary to regularly supply the camp with provisions.

Usage

A somewhat formal or historical verb, commonly used in military and nautical contexts. It often appears in historical texts and literature. Related noun: víveres (supplies/provisions). Less common in everyday modern Spanish.