Industrias (en. Industries)

/inˈdu̇s.tri.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Economic sectors dedicated to the production of material goods.
Technology industries are in constant evolution.
Las industrias de tecnología están en constante evolución.
Activities that involve the use of machinery and specialized labor.
Manufacturing industries are vital for the economy.
Las industrias manufactureras son vitales para la economía.
Set of companies that produce the same type of product.
Automotive industries generate thousands of jobs.
Las industrias automotrices generan miles de empleos.
Economic strength of a country based on its production capacity.
The growth of local industries drives regional development.
El crecimiento de las industrias locales impulsa el desarrollo regional.

Etymology

The term "industries" comes from the Latin "industria," which means activity or effort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heavy industry
Sector of the industry that is dedicated to the production of goods in large volumes.
industria pesada
light industry
Sector that produces smaller and less complex consumer goods.
industria ligera
industrial zone
Area designated for the location of factories and industrial facilities.
zona industrial

Related Words

manufacturing industry
Sector dedicated to converting raw materials into finished products.
industria manufacturera
technology industry
Sector that focuses on the creation and development of technology.
industria tecnológica
industrialization
Process of transforming an agrarian economy into an industrial economy.
industrialización

Slang Meanings

Industrial work environment.
Today it's my turn to go to the 'indus,' to see how production is going.
Hoy me toca ir a la 'indus', a ver cómo va la producción.
Referring to the work culture in factories.
That guy has a lot of 'indus,' he's always on time and puts in effort.
Ese chico tiene mucha 'indus', siempre está a tiempo y se esfuerza.