producir
/pɾoduˈθiɾ/
To produce in Spanish is producir.
The verb producir means to make or manufacture. When you want to refer to the result of this process, you can use the noun producto or producción. For harvested agricultural goods collectively, you might use cosecha or productos agrícolas.
Meaning: to make or manufacture (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular preterite (past tense) of producir is produje. The noun for the process of producing something is producción.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoduˈθiɾ/
Did you know?
- While producir means 'to produce', Spanish speakers often use the verb dar meaning 'to give' when talking about a tree or plant producing fruit.
- In legal or criminal contexts, the word producto is often used to refer to the 'proceeds' or the money gained from an illegal activity.
- The verb producir shares its DNA with the Latin verb 'dūcō', which means 'to lead'. This means that to produce something, in a linguistic sense, is to 'lead it forward' into existence.
Examples in context
- Para producir electricidad, hace falta más viento.To produce electricity, more wind is needed.This sentence shows how to use producir regarding the generation of electricity.Tatoeba #6632928 by arh, translation #8401819 by helloroto
- La tendencia es siempre a producir más productos usando menos empleados.The trend is always to produce more products using fewer employees.This sentence illustrates using producir in the context of manufacturing products.Tatoeba #5013167 by albrusgher, translation #2654294 by KoreanBeaver
- Mediante la ingeniería genética, el maíz puede producir sus propios pesticidas.Through genetic engineering, corn can produce its own pesticides.This sentence demonstrates how producir can be used to describe a biological capability.Tatoeba #978839 by hayastan, translation #681069 by Source_VOA
- La empresa exporta una amplia gama de productos.The company exports a wide range of products.
- La producción de este artículo está en aumento.The production of this item is increasing.
- Hoy compré fruta y verdura para hacer una ensalada.Today, I bought produce to make a salad.
- En la dieta mediterránea, se consume mucha fruta y verdura.In the Mediterranean diet, a lot of fruit and vegetables are consumed.
- Voy al mercado a comprar los productos frescos.I'm going to the market to buy fresh produce.
- En el supermercado, puedes encontrar todo tipo de productos frescos.In the supermarket, you can find all kinds of fresh produce.
- Hoy compré algunos alimentos orgánicos en el mercado local.Today, I bought some organic produce at the local market.
- La producción agrícola de este país es fundamental para su economía.Agricultural production in this country is crucial for its economy.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their company's factory output.
- ElenaNecesitamos producir más piezas este mes.We need to produce more parts this month.
- DanielPero la máquina no puede producir tan rápido.But the machine cannot produce that fast.
- ElenaEntonces debemos comprar equipo nuevo, Daniel.Then we must buy new equipment, Daniel.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, Elena.I agree, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “produce” translations and entries producir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries producir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
