almacen
|al-ma-cen|
B2
/ˈælməsɛn/
storehouse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almacen' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-makhzan,' where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'makhzan' meant 'storehouse.'
Historical Evolution
'al-makhzan' transformed into the Spanish word 'almacén,' and eventually became the modern English word 'almacen' through borrowing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'storehouse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'store or warehouse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a store or warehouse, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
The almacen was filled with goods ready for shipment.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 14:51