productions

[/prəˈdʌkʃənz/]
noun
produções
1. The process of making or manufacturing goods, services, or creative works
The factory increased its productions this quarter.
A fábrica aumentou suas produções neste trimestre.
2. Works created or presented, especially in theater, film, or music
The theater company staged three major productions last year.
A companhia teatral apresentou três grandes produções no ano passado.
3. The total output or yield of something
Agricultural productions have doubled due to new farming techniques.
As produções agrícolas dobraram devido a novas técnicas de cultivo.
4. Acts or instances of producing something as evidence or proof
The production of documents was required for the investigation.
A produção de documentos era necessária para a investigação.
In Brazil, 'produções' is widely used in both industrial and entertainment contexts. The term is particularly prominent in Brazil's growing film and television industry. In the USA, 'productions' is commonly associated with theater, film, and music industries, reflecting the strong entertainment culture in American society.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manufacturesoutputscreationsworksyieldsproducts
Antonyms / Antônimos
consumptiondestructionwaste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produções
Standard usage for goods, services, or creative works
Rio de Janeiro
produções
Commonly used in entertainment and media contexts
São Paulo
produções
Frequently used in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
produções
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard term

Related Words

produceproducerproductivemanufacturingfactoryoutput

Related Idioms & Phrases

mass production
go into production
production line
production value
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