Industrial
Example: La zona industrial creció rápidamente en los últimos años.
Definition
"Industrial" describes something related to industry, manufacturing, or the production of goods, often involving factories or large-scale economic activity. For example, an "industrial zone" refers to an area designated for factories and manufacturing facilities.
Etymology
The word "industrial" comes from the Latin word 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. It entered English via Old French during the late Middle Ages, initially relating to diligent work before evolving to specifically denote matters of manufacturing and industry. Did you know? The term gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution, reflecting the era's focus on mechanized production.
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"Industrial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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