elaboración
“elaboración” means “production” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
production, preparation
Also: manufacturing, crafting
📝 In Action
La elaboración del queso artesanal requiere mucha paciencia.
A2Making artisanal cheese requires a lot of patience.
Cuidamos cada detalle en la elaboración de nuestros productos.
B1We take care of every detail in the production of our products.
El tiempo de elaboración de este plato es de treinta minutos.
B1The preparation time for this dish is thirty minutes.
development, drafting
Also: refinement
📝 In Action
Estamos trabajando en la elaboración de un nuevo plan estratégico.
B2We are working on the development of a new strategic plan.
La elaboración del informe final tardará dos semanas.
B2Drafting the final report will take two weeks.
Sus argumentos necesitan una mayor elaboración.
C1Your arguments need further refinement (more detail).
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "elaboración" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: elaboración
Question 1 of 3
Which article should you use with 'elaboración'?
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From the Latin 'elaboratio', which comes from 'laborare' (to work/toil). It literally means 'working something out' with effort.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'elaboración' the same as 'producción'?
They are very similar! 'Producción' is more common for large-scale factories, while 'elaboración' often implies more care, detail, or a specific recipe.
Can I use 'elaboración' for my homework?
It sounds a bit too formal for homework. Use 'hacer los deberes' (doing homework) or 'realización' instead.
Does it ever change to masculine?
No, 'elaboración' is always feminine, even if the person doing the making is a man.