Industrializar
Example: El país comenzó a industrializarse en el siglo XIX para crecer.
Definition
"Industrializar" means to develop or transform an economy or region by introducing large-scale manufacturing and industries, typically leading to economic growth and societal changes. For example, a country that began to industrialize in the 19th century would have expanded its industrial production significantly.
Etymology
The word "industrializar" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the French verb "industrialiser," which itself derives from "industrie," meaning industry. The root traces back to the Latin word "industria," meaning diligence or activity. Did you know? The concept gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution, marking a shift from agrarian economies to industrial economies.
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"Industrializar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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