"Noun"
/fabɾiˈka/
The word "fabrica" refers to a place where goods are manufactured, assembled, or processed. In the polytechnical context, it generally pertains to the industrial production of materials or products. The term is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, heavily featured in discussions about industrial processes, engineering, and manufacturing. It has a high frequency of use, especially in technical and business environments.
La fabrica produce componentes electrónicos para automóviles.
The factory produces electronic components for cars.
La fabrica opera en tres turnos para cumplir con la demanda.
The factory operates in three shifts to meet the demand.
Están construyendo una nueva fabrica para aumentar su capacidad de producción.
They are building a new factory to increase their production capacity.
While "fabrica" may not appear as frequently in idiomatic expressions, it is sometimes used in phrases related to production and work environments.
"No hay fabrica que no produzca desechos."
There is no factory that does not produce waste.
"Cada fabrica tiene su propio ritmo de trabajo."
Every factory has its own work pace.
"En esta fabrica, el tiempo es dinero."
In this factory, time is money.
"El corazón de la fabrica es la cadena de producción."
The heart of the factory is the production line.
The term "fabrica" originates from the Latin word "fabrica," meaning "workshop" or "craft." It is derived from "faber," which means "craftsman" or "artisan." Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to industrial factories where goods are produced on a larger scale.