Inklingo

How to Say "output" in Spanish

English → Spanish

producción

nounB1general
Use 'producción' when referring to the total quantity or volume of something that has been made or generated, especially in an industrial or economic context.

Examples

La producción de coches este mes ha sido récord.

Car output this month has been a record.

cosecha

koh-SEH-cha/koˈsetʃa/

nounB1general
Use 'cosecha' specifically for the output of agricultural products, or metaphorically for the result or yield of an effort, often implying a specific year or season.
A close-up view of perfect, ripe dark purple grapes hanging heavily on a green vine in a vineyard, representing a specific vintage year.

Examples

La cosecha de uvas de este año fue muy buena.

This year's grape harvest was very good.

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. Cosecha

Learners often confuse 'producción' and 'cosecha' by using 'cosecha' for non-agricultural output. Remember that 'cosecha' is primarily for agricultural yields or metaphorical harvests, while 'producción' is the broader term for general output or manufacturing.

Related Translations

Learn Spanish with Inklingo

Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.