produto industrial

[pro-DU-to in-dus-tri-AL]
nounmasculinepl: produtos industriais
industrial product
1. A good or commodity manufactured through industrial processes, typically using machinery and factories
The company specializes in industrial products for the construction sector.
A empresa se especializa em produtos industriais para o setor de construção.
2. Any manufactured item produced in large quantities by industrial means rather than handmade or artisanal methods
Steel and cement are key industrial products in Brazil's economy.
Aço e cimento são produtos industriais chave na economia do Brasil.
3. Goods designed for use in manufacturing, production, or commercial operations rather than consumer use
Industrial products require specific handling and safety protocols.
Produtos industriais requerem protocolos específicos de manipulação e segurança.
In Brazil, 'produto industrial' is a fundamental concept in economic discussions, as industrialization has been central to Brazil's development strategy. The term is widely used in business, government policy, and educational contexts. Brazil's manufacturing sector, concentrated in São Paulo and surrounding regions, is a major producer of industrial products for both domestic consumption and export. The distinction between industrial products and artisanal/agricultural products remains culturally and economically significant in Brazilian commerce.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
produto manufaturadobem industrialmercadoria industrialartigo fabricado
Antonyms / Antônimos
produto artesanalproduto agrícolamatéria-prima

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produto industrial
Standard term used throughout Brazil in commercial and economic contexts
São Paulo
produto industrial
Commonly used in business and manufacturing discussions; São Paulo is Brazil's industrial hub
Minas Gerais
produto industrial
Used frequently in mining and steel production contexts
Portugal
produto industrial
Same term used; however, may be less emphasized in Portugal's smaller-scale manufacturing economy

Related Words

indústriamanufaturafábricaproduçãomaquináriosetor industrial

Related Idioms & Phrases

produção em massa de produtos industriais
cadeia de produtos industriais
mercado de produtos industriais
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