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How to Say "manufacturing" in Spanish

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industria

/in-DUS-tria//inˈdustɾja/

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Use 'industria' when referring to the sector or business of manufacturing as a whole, often in a broader economic or social context.
A large, simple factory building with multiple smoke stacks releasing white steam, set against a bright blue sky.

Examples

La industria automotriz genera millones de empleos.

The automotive industry generates millions of jobs.

Necesitamos invertir más en industria pesada.

We need to invest more in heavy industry (manufacturing).

La industria del cine en México está creciendo mucho.

The film industry in Mexico is growing rapidly.

Gender and Articles

Since 'industria' ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun. You must always use the feminine article 'la' (the) or 'una' (a/an) before it.

Confusing 'Industria' and 'Fábrica'

Mistake: “Using 'industria' when you mean a specific building.”

Correction: 'Industria' refers to the whole economic category, while 'fábrica' means a specific factory building. (e.g., 'Trabajo en una fábrica' / I work in a factory.)

producción

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Use 'producción' when focusing on the specific act or process of making or manufacturing goods, especially within a factory or plant.

Examples

La producción de coches en la fábrica aumentó este mes.

Car production at the factory increased this month.

Industria vs. Producción

Learners often confuse 'industria' and 'producción' by using 'industria' for the act of making things. Remember, 'industria' refers to the sector or business, while 'producción' is about the actual output or process of manufacturing.

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