nounfemininepl: factories
fábrica
1. A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine
The car factory produces thousands of vehicles every month.
A fábrica de carros produz milhares de veículos a cada mês.
2. A place where something is made or produced in large quantities
This chocolate factory is famous for its delicious products.
Esta fábrica de chocolate é famosa por seus produtos deliciosos.
3. A trading post or fortified settlement established by a European power in a foreign country
The Portuguese established a factory on the coast of India.
Os portugueses estabeleceram uma fábrica na costa da Índia.
In Brazil, 'fábrica' is central to industrial vocabulary, particularly in São Paulo state, known as the industrial heart of the country. The term carries economic significance in discussions about manufacturing, employment, and industrial development. Historically, the word 'factory' also refers to Portuguese trading posts established during the Age of Exploration, reflecting Brazil's colonial heritage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
factory floor - the main production area of a factory
factory outlet - a store selling factory products at reduced prices
factory farming - large-scale industrial agriculture
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