producción
“producción” means “production” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
production, manufacturing
Also: creation
📝 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.
output, yield
Also: amount produced
📝 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.
production
Also: show
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "producción" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: producción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'producción' to mean 'the total quantity or output'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *prōductiōnem*, which means 'a bringing forth' or 'a lengthening.' It is based on the verb *prōdūcere*, meaning 'to lead forth' or 'to bring into existence.'
First recorded: Around the 14th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.