How to Say "output" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “output” is “producción” — use 'producción' when referring to the total quantity of goods or resources generated, especially in an industrial or agricultural context.
producción
Examples
La producción de automóviles de esta fábrica es impresionante.
The car output of this factory is impressive.
rendimiento
ren-dee-myehn-tohren.diˈmjen.to
Examples
El rendimiento de los paneles solares ha disminuido con el tiempo.
The output of the solar panels has decreased over time.
El rendimiento del equipo ha mejorado mucho este mes.
The team's performance has improved a lot this month.
Este motor tiene un rendimiento muy alto y gasta poca gasolina.
This engine has very high efficiency and uses little gas.
El bajo rendimiento escolar a veces se debe al cansancio.
Poor school performance is sometimes due to tiredness.
Using 'de' for possession
To say 'the performance of [something]', always use 'el rendimiento de...'. For example: 'el rendimiento de la batería' (the battery's performance).
Always Masculine
Regardless of who or what you are talking about, this word is always masculine. Even if you're talking about a woman's performance, use 'el rendimiento'.
Performance as a show
Mistake: “Using 'rendimiento' to mean a theater performance.”
Correction: Use 'actuación' or 'función' for theater. 'Rendimiento' is only for efficiency or how well a task is done.
desempeño
Examples
Su desempeño en el último proyecto fue excelente.
Their output in the last project was excellent.
productividad
pro-dook-tee-bee-DAHDpɾoðuktibiˈðað
Examples
La baja productividad del equipo afectó la entrega final.
The team's low output affected the final delivery.
Necesito mejorar mi productividad para terminar mis tareas pronto.
I need to improve my productivity to finish my tasks soon.
La productividad de la fábrica aumentó con las nuevas máquinas.
The factory's productivity increased with the new machines.
Trabajar desde casa puede afectar la productividad de diferentes maneras.
Working from home can affect productivity in different ways.
Identifying the gender
In Spanish, words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' and make any describing words match (e.g., 'la productividad alta').
Making it plural
To make this word plural, add '-es' to the end: 'las productividades'. This isn't very common, but it's used when comparing different types of output.
Using the wrong 'the'
Mistake: “el productividad”
Correction: la productividad (because words ending in -dad are feminine).
cosecha
koh-SEH-chakoˈsetʃa
Examples
La cosecha de uvas de este año fue abundante.
This year's grape output was abundant.
Este es un excelente vino de la cosecha de 2015.
This is an excellent wine from the 2015 vintage.
Su arduo trabajo dio una gran cosecha de éxitos.
His hard work produced a great yield of successes (or: a lot of success).
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'cosecha' means the positive results or rewards that come after a period of effort, similar to how a farmer gets crops after months of work.
Producción vs. Rendimiento vs. Desempeño
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