Manufacturer

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərər/

Spanish Translation

fabricante

Part of Speech

  • noun
  • adjective

Word Forms

  • manufacturers
  • manufacturing
  • manufactured

Etymology

From 'manufacture' (hand-made) + '-er' (agent suffix).

De 'manufacture' (hecho a mano) + '-ante' (sufijo agente).

Meanings

noun

A person or company that makes goods for sale.

Persona o empresa que fabrica bienes para la venta.

The company is a leading manufacturer of automobiles.

La empresa es un fabricante líder de automóviles.

adjective

Relating to the process of manufacturing.

Relativo al proceso de fabricación.

The manufacturer's warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.

La garantía del fabricante cubre los defectos en los materiales y la mano de obra.

Example Sentences

The manufacturer provides a one-year warranty on all its products.

El fabricante ofrece una garantía de un año en todos sus productos.

We need to find a reliable manufacturer to supply the components for our project.

Necesitamos encontrar un fabricante confiable para suministrar los componentes para nuestro proyecto.

The manufacturer has announced a recall of its latest model due to safety concerns.

El fabricante ha anunciado una retirada de su último modelo debido a problemas de seguridad.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • manufacturer's warranty
    garantía del fabricante
  • original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
    fabricante de equipo original (OEM)
  • the manufacturing sector
    el sector manufacturero

Idioms

  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
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    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'

Proverbs

  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'
  • Not applicable for 'manufacturer'
    No aplicable para 'fabricante'

Usage Notes

The term 'manufacturer' is often used in the context of business and industry.

El término 'fabricante' se utiliza a menudo en el contexto de los negocios y la industria.

Notes for Learners

  • Remember that 'manufacturer' is a noun referring to the entity that makes products.

    Recuerde que 'fabricante' es un sustantivo que se refiere a la entidad que fabrica productos.

  • Distinguish 'manufacturer' from 'manufacture' (the process).

    Distinga 'fabricante' de 'fabricación' (el proceso).

  • Pay attention to the context to understand if it's a company or a person.

    Preste atención al contexto para comprender si es una empresa o una persona.

Collocations

  • leading manufacturer
    fabricante líder
  • major manufacturer
    fabricante importante
  • domestic manufacturer
    fabricante nacional

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'manufacturer' with 'supplier'.

    Confundir 'fabricante' con 'proveedor'.

  • Misspelling 'manufacturer' as 'manifacturer'.

    Escribir mal 'fabricante' como 'manifacturer'.

  • Using 'manufacturer' when 'manufacturing' (the process) is more appropriate.

    Usar 'fabricante' cuando 'fabricación' (el proceso) es más apropiado.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'manufacturer' when discussing the origin of a product.

    Utilice 'fabricante' cuando hable del origen de un producto.

  • Consider using synonyms like 'producer' for variety.

    Considere usar sinónimos como 'productor' para variar.

  • Be mindful of the context to differentiate from 'retailer' or 'supplier'.

    Tenga en cuenta el contexto para diferenciarlo de 'minorista' o 'proveedor'.