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How to Say "products" in Spanish

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productos

proh-DOOK-tohs/pɾoˈðukt̪os/

nounA1general
Use 'productos' for general commercial goods, merchandise, or items produced for sale.
A colorful assortment of packaged consumer goods displayed neatly, including a brightly colored box, a jar, and a simple wooden toy car.

Examples

Necesitamos comprar productos frescos en el mercado.

We need to buy fresh products at the market.

Esta tienda vende productos electrónicos de alta calidad.

This store sells high-quality electronic goods.

Todos los productos tienen una garantía de un año.

All the products have a one-year warranty.

Plural Noun Rule

Since 'productos' is plural (more than one), it must always be used with plural words that describe it, like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some/a few), and any describing words (adjectives) must also end in -s, like 'frescos' (fresh).

Using the Singular Article

Mistake: “El productos es caro.”

Correction: Los productos son caros. (The products are expensive.) Remember to match the word for 'the' (el/los) to the noun.

artículos

nounA1general
Use 'artículos' to refer to specific commercial items, articles, or pieces of merchandise, often implying a list or inventory.

Examples

Todos los artículos de la tienda están en oferta.

All the items in the store are on sale.

hijos

/ee-khos//ˈixos/

nounB2figurative
Use 'hijos' metaphorically to describe the results, consequences, or outcomes of an action, situation, or process.
A stylized illustration showing large, perfect, ripe red apples clustered together, emerging directly from rich, dark earth, symbolizing the products or results of a process.

Examples

Estos problemas económicos son hijos de la mala gestión.

These economic problems are the products of poor management.

Somos hijos de nuestro tiempo y de nuestra cultura.

We are products of our time and our culture.

Productos vs. Hijos

Learners often confuse 'productos' and 'hijos' when talking about results. Remember that 'productos' refers to tangible goods for sale, while 'hijos' is used metaphorically for abstract consequences or outcomes.

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