No. 1,206 in Portuguese
fábrica
Factory.
In a sentence
Eu trabalho em uma fábrica de automóveis.
I work in a car factory.
Here, 'fábrica' is used to denote a place where goods, specifically automobiles, are manufactured.
A antiga fábrica foi transformada em um museu.
The old factory was turned into a museum.
In this instance, 'fábrica' refers to a former manufacturing site that has now been repurposed for cultural purposes, showing a historical aspect.
A poluição da fábrica tem preocupado os moradores locais.
The factory's pollution has worried the local residents.
In this sentence, 'fábrica' is associated with environmental impact, specifically its role in contributing to pollution.
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