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productos

proh-DOOK-tohs/pɾoˈðukt̪os/

“productos” means “products” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

products, goods

Also: produce, merchandise
NounmA1
A colorful assortment of packaged consumer goods displayed neatly, including a brightly colored box, a jar, and a simple wooden toy car.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos comprar productos frescos en el mercado.

A1

We need to buy fresh products at the market.

Esta tienda vende productos electrónicos de alta calidad.

A2

This store sells high-quality electronic goods.

Todos los productos tienen una garantía de un año.

A2

All the products have a one-year warranty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • artículos (items)
  • mercancías (merchandise)

Common Collocations

  • productos lácteos – dairy products
  • productos de limpieza – cleaning products
  • productos orgánicos – organic products

results, yield

Also: consequences, fruit
NounmB1
A single, perfectly formed, ripe red apple hanging from a green branch, symbolizing the successful result or outcome of a process.

📝 In Action

Los productos de la investigación fueron sorprendentes.

B1

The results of the investigation were surprising.

Esos errores son los productos de una mala planificación.

B2

Those mistakes are the consequences of poor planning.

El producto de su esfuerzo se notó en sus notas.

B2

The result of his effort was noticeable in his grades. (Note: often used in singular 'producto' for this meaning)

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • productos financieros – financial products (often used literally, but sometimes figuratively for outcomes)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "productos" in Spanish:

consequences→fruit→merchandise→produce→products→results→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: productos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'productos' to mean 'consequences' or 'results'?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin word *productum*, which is the past form of the verb *producere* (to lead or bring forth). It literally means 'something brought forward'—which perfectly describes something manufactured or created.

First recorded: 15th century (as 'producto')

Cognates (Related words)

English: productItalian: prodotto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'productos' always masculine?

Yes, 'productos' is always a masculine plural noun. You must use the masculine plural articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'los productos', 'productos caros').

How is 'productos' different from 'producción'?

'Productos' means the actual things that are made (the finished goods). 'Producción' means the process of making those things (the act of production itself).