industria
Del latín 'industria', que significa diligencia o dedicación.
The sector of economic activity dedicated to the production of goods, typically involving manufacturing, processing, or large-scale enterprises. This is the most common meaning and directly corresponds to 'industry' in English. Additionally, 'industria' can also refer to a quality of consistent diligence, hard work, or persistent effort applied to a task or activity. While the English word 'industry' can occasionally carry a similar connotation (e.g., 'he applied himself to the task with great industry'), the Spanish term more frequently and explicitly conveys this sense of dedicated application, especially in more formal or traditional contexts, representing a nuanced meaning beyond just the economic sector.
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- La industria automotriz es un pilar de la economía del país. — The automotive industry is a pillar of the country's economy.
- La industria farmacéutica invierte mucho en investigación. — The pharmaceutical industry invests heavily in research.
- Gracias a su industria y perseverancia, logró terminar el proyecto a tiempo. — Thanks to her diligence and perseverance, she managed to finish the project on time.
- Su éxito se debe a su ingenio y su industria. — His success is due to his ingenuity and hard work.
