Lote is a noun in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of lote in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈlote/.
Lote refers to a defined quantity or collection of items considered as a single entity. It can be used in various contexts such as in real estate (referring to a land parcel), in auctions (a batch of items), or in inventories (a set of products). The word is commonly used in both oral and written forms, though it may be more prevalent in written contexts, especially in commercial, legal, and technical documentation.
The batch of products will be delivered tomorrow.
Compré un lote de terrenos en la playa.
I bought a parcel of land on the beach.
En la subasta, el lote número cinco fue el más caro.
Lote is often part of idiomatic expressions, particularly in contexts related to grouping or categorization. Here are some examples:
I can't put it in the same batch. (Meaning: can't compare or group them together.)
"Cada lote tiene su precio."
Every lot has its price. (Indicating that everything has a cost associated with it.)
"Me quedé con lo peor del lote."
I ended up with the worst of the batch. (Meaning: received the least desirable options.)
"El lote de ideas que presentó fue muy innovador."
The set of ideas he presented was very innovative.
"No todos los lotes son iguales."
Lote originates from the Latin word lotus, which means "lot, portion, or share." It has evolved in modern Spanish to represent collective sets or parcels in various contexts.
Synonyms: - Porción - Grupo - Conjunto - Paquete
Antonyms: - Individual - Singular - Soledad (in the context of being alone, as 'lote' implies a collection)
This comprehensive overview of the word "lote" reflects its usage across different domains, as well as its idiomatic expressions and linguistic features.