produce
“produce” means “produces” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
produces, yields
Also: manufactures, brings forth
📝 In Action
Esta región produce el mejor café del país.
A2This region produces the best coffee in the country.
La empresa produce software innovador para teléfonos.
B1The company produces innovative software for phones.
¡Produce más trabajo! No te detengas.
B1Produce more work! Don't stop. (Informal command)
causes, generates
Also: leads to, provokes
📝 In Action
El anuncio produce controversia entre los espectadores.
B2The advertisement causes controversy among viewers.
Su discurso siempre produce un efecto positivo en la audiencia.
B2His speech always generates a positive effect on the audience.
La noticia produce mucha tristeza en la comunidad.
B1The news causes a lot of sadness in the community.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "produce" in Spanish:
brings forth→causes→generates→leads to→manufactures→produces→provokes→yields→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: produce
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'produce' in the sense of 'to cause an emotional effect'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *producere*, meaning 'to bring forth,' 'to lead forward,' or 'to extend.' The word combines *pro-* (forward) and *ducere* (to lead).
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'produce' and when do I use 'produzca'?
'Produce' is used for facts in the present (He/She/It produces: 'El árbol produce fruta'). 'Produzca' is the special form used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity (The Subjunctive: 'Es necesario que él produzca un informe').
Is 'produce' only used for 'él/ella/usted'?
No. While it is most commonly the 'he/she/it' form, it is also the informal command used for 'tú' (you): '¡Produce una solución!'