How to Say "generates" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “generates” is “produce” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB2
feelings or abstract concepts
Examples
El anuncio produce controversia entre los espectadores.
The advertisement causes controversy among viewers.
Su discurso siempre produce un efecto positivo en la audiencia.
His speech always generates a positive effect on the audience.
La noticia produce mucha tristeza en la comunidad.
The news causes a lot of sadness in the community.
Causation vs. Creation
When 'produce' is followed by an abstract noun (like alegría or miedo), it means 'to cause' or 'to generate' that feeling or consequence, not physically manufacture it.
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