manufatura

[ma-nu-fa-TU-ra]
nounfemininepl: manufaturas
manufacturing
1. the process of making or producing goods, especially by machinery in a factory
The manufatura of automobiles requires skilled workers and advanced technology.
A manufatura de automóveis requer trabalhadores qualificados e tecnologia avançada.
2. goods or articles that have been made or produced, especially by industrial processes
These are imported manufaturas from European countries.
Estas são manufaturas importadas de países europeus.
3. a factory or workshop where goods are manufactured
She works at a large manufatura in the industrial district.
Ela trabalha em uma grande manufatura no distrito industrial.
In Brazil, 'manufatura' is a key economic term reflecting the country's industrial development, particularly in sectors like automotive, textiles, and electronics. The term is frequently used in economic policy discussions and business contexts. São Paulo is historically Brazil's manufacturing hub, making this term especially prevalent in that region's discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fabricaçãoproduçãoconfecçãoindustrializaçãoelaboração
Antonyms / Antônimos
importaçãoagriculturaextração

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manufatura
Standard term used in economics, industry, and commerce
São Paulo
manufatura
Commonly used in industrial and business contexts; major manufacturing hub
Rio de Janeiro
manufatura
Used formally; less emphasis on manufacturing than São Paulo
Portugal
manufatura
Used but often replaced by 'fabricação' or 'produção' in contemporary usage

Related Words

manufaturarmanufatureiroindústriafábricaproduçãosetor industrial

Related Idioms & Phrases

manufatura em larga escala - large-scale manufacturing
indústria de manufatura - manufacturing industry
setor de manufatura - manufacturing sector
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