industria
nounCEFR B2
What does “industria” mean in English?
industry — a branch of economic activity, especially manufacturing; also diligence
industry — a branch of economic activity, especially manufacturing; also diligence (industria automovilística; industria pesada)
Example sentences
La industria automovilística está experimentando una transformación radical impulsada por la electrificación.
The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation driven by electrification.
La industria pesada fue el motor económico de muchas regiones del norte de España durante el siglo XX.
Heavy industry was the economic engine of many regions in northern Spain during the 20th century.
Las políticas de reconversión industrial pusieron fin a décadas de actividad minera en la cuenca.
Industrial restructuring policies brought an end to decades of mining activity in the basin.
How to use it
La industria (noun, feminine) means 'industry' — a branch of economic activity, especially manufacturing or production. Key collocations: industria automovilística/farmacéutica/turística; industria pesada/ligera; sector industrial; revolución industrial; política industrial. Distinguish from empresa (individual company) and sector (economic sector). In literary Spanish, industria also means 'diligence or ingenuity' (archaic/formal).
Common mistake
La industria refers to a sector, not an individual company (for that, use empresa or compañía). 'The film industry' = la industria cinematográfica or el sector audiovisual. Industrial (adjective) is widely used in compounds. 'Industrious' = trabajador/a or diligente — not industrio (false form).