producción
/proh-dook-syohn/
production
The process or act of making something is producción.
producción(noun)
production
?the process or act of making something
,manufacturing
?industrial context
creation
?general making
📝 In Action
La producción de coches en la fábrica aumentó este mes.
A2Car production at the factory increased this month.
Estamos en la fase de producción de la nueva película.
B1We are in the production phase of the new movie.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in 'ón', 'producción' is a feminine word, so you must always use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "El producción fue buena."
Correction: La producción fue buena. (Remember, it's feminine: La producción.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root Word
The verb 'producir' (to produce) is the root. If you know how to talk about making things, this noun will be easy to remember.
The total quantity produced, or producción (output).
producción(noun)
output
?total quantity produced
,yield
?harvest or agricultural result
amount produced
?general result
📝 In Action
La producción de trigo de este año superó las expectativas.
B1This year's wheat output surpassed expectations.
Necesitamos medir la producción mensual de cada empleado.
B2We need to measure the monthly output of each employee.
⭐ Usage Tips
Result vs. Process
When talking about the number or quantity, you are using this meaning ('the output'). When talking about the activity, use the first meaning ('the process').
A specific movie, play, or show is referred to as a producción.
📝 In Action
Vimos una producción teatral moderna en el centro.
B2We saw a modern theatrical production downtown.
Esta producción de Hollywood costó millones de dólares.
C1This Hollywood production cost millions of dollars.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Arts
This meaning is almost exclusively used when talking about creative or artistic works like movies, plays, albums, or TV shows.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: producción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'producción' to mean 'the total quantity or output'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do so many Spanish nouns end in -ción?
The ending -ción is very common and usually comes from the Latin suffix -tio. It tells you that the word is a feminine noun that names an action, a state, or the result of an action. Think of it like the English ending -tion (e.g., action, operation).
Is 'producción' masculine or feminine?
'Producción' is always feminine. You must use 'la' before it, even though it ends in 'ón'.