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fábrica means factory — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: March 25, 2026

💼 Spanish for Business

fábrica

noun • /[FA-bree-ka]/

factory

Example:

La fábrica produce maquinaria.

The factory produces machinery.

🧠 What does fábrica mean?

A fábrica is a building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or produced on a large scale, typically using machinery. It is a central location for industrial production, employing a workforce to assemble or process raw materials into finished products. The term is often used in contexts related to manufacturing, industry, and economic activity.

📚 Extra examples

  • La nueva fábrica de automóviles creará cientos de empleos.
    The new car factory will create hundreds of jobs.
  • La producción se trasladó a una fábrica más moderna.
    Production was moved to a more modern factory.
  • Visitamos una fábrica de chocolate artesanal.
    We visited a craft chocolate factory.
  • El sindicato negoció las condiciones laborales en la fábrica.
    The union negotiated the working conditions in the factory.
  • El humo de la fábrica contaminaba el aire del pueblo.
    The smoke from the factory polluted the town's air.

💡 Did You Know?

'Fábrica' shares a common root with the English word 'fabric', both deriving from the Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'workshop' or 'workmanship'. This connection highlights the historical evolution of production and craftsmanship.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "fábrica"

Synonyms: planta, factoría, industria
Opposites: tienda, comercio, oficina

🔍 See more spanish for business words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'factory' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'factory' is fábrica.
How do you pronounce 'fábrica' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'fábrica' is 'FAH-bree-kah'. The accent mark on the 'a' indicates that the stress falls on the first syllable. The 'f' is pronounced like in English, the 'á' is a clear 'ah' sound, the 'b' is similar to English 'b', the 'r' is a rolled 'r' or a tap, the 'i' is a short 'ee' sound, the 'c' before 'a' sounds like 'k', and the final 'a' is another clear 'ah' sound.
How do you use 'fábrica' in a sentence?
'Fábrica' is used as a noun to refer to a place of manufacturing. For example, 'La fábrica abrió sus puertas la semana pasada.' (The factory opened its doors last week.)
What is the English translation of 'fábrica'?
The English translation of 'fábrica' is 'factory'.
Does 'fábrica' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'fábrica' is a feminine noun. In the singular, it is 'la fábrica'. In the plural, it becomes 'las fábricas'.
Is 'fábrica' common in everyday Spanish?
'Fábrica' is a common word, especially when discussing industry, manufacturing, employment, or economic matters. It is frequently encountered in news, business contexts, and general conversations about production.
Does 'fábrica' have slang or double meanings?
In standard Spanish, 'fábrica' primarily refers to a manufacturing plant and does not typically have widespread slang or double meanings. Its usage is quite literal.
Is 'fábrica' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'fábrica' are consistent across Spain and Latin America, referring to a factory or manufacturing plant. Regional variations are not significant for this particular word.

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