Industrial (en. Industrial)

/in'dus.trjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Belongs to or relates to the production of goods.
The industrial zone of the city has expanded rapidly.
La zona industrial de la ciudad se ha expandido rápidamente.
Refers to economic activities involving manufacturing.
The industrial sector is fundamental for economic development.
El sector industrial es fundamental para el desarrollo económico.
Describes any artifact or process related to machinery and production.
Industrial machines have revolutionized production.
Las máquinas industriales han revolucionado la producción.

Etymology

From Latin 'industrialis', which comes from 'industria'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

industrial zone
Designated area for the development of various industries.
zona industrial
industrial revolution
Radical change in production methods that improved efficiency.
revolución industrial
industrial production
Manufacturing of products on a large scale using machinery.
producción industrial

Related Words

industry
Set of economic activities that produce goods or services.
industria
manufacturing
Process of producing goods from raw materials.
fabricación
manufacture
Production of items using machinery.
manufactura

Slang Meanings

Large scale or volume.
This project is very industrial, compared to smaller ones.
Este proyecto es muy industrial, en comparación con otros más pequeños.
Something that is efficient and automated.
The new production line is quite industrial; everything is done quickly.
La nueva línea de producción es bastante industrial, todo se hace rápidamente.