Productora (en. Producer)

/pɾo.ðukˈto.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Person in charge of the production of works, especially in film or television.
The producer organized a casting to select the actors.
La productora organizó un casting para seleccionar a los actores.
Company that is engaged in the production of goods or services.
The car manufacturer announced a new model.
La productora de automóviles anunció un nuevo modelo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'producentis', active participle of 'producere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Audiovisual producer
Company dedicated to the production of visual and audio materials.
productora audiovisual
Executive producer
Person who supervises the work and finances the production.
productora ejecutiva

Related Words

Production
The process of making something, especially in large quantities.
producción
Product
Something that has been produced or manufactured.
producto
Process
Set of steps necessary to achieve a result.
proceso

Slang Meanings

In the film industry, it refers to a small or independent production company.
That movie was made by an indie producer.
Esa pelí fue hecha por una prody indie.
Pejorative term used to refer to a producer that works in an improvised manner.
That producer is just a 'garage producer.'
Esa productora es solo una 'productora de garaje'.