How to Say "manufactured" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “manufactured” is “elaborado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es mejor comer frutas frescas que productos elaborados.
It's better to eat fresh fruit than processed products.
Este queso está elaborado artesanalmente.
This cheese is produced in a traditional, handmade way.
Los alimentos altamente elaborados suelen tener mucha sal.
Highly processed foods usually have a lot of salt.
Passive Descriptions
When used with 'ser' (to be), it describes how something is made (e.g., 'es elaborado con leche'). When used as a simple adjective after a noun, it describes the category of the item.
Confusing with 'Cooking'
Mistake: “He elaborado la cena.”
Correction: He cocinado la cena. 'Elaborado' sounds very industrial or formal for a simple home meal; use it for complex recipes or products.
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