No. 584 in Portuguese
indústria
"Indústria" (Portuguese) means "industry" in English, referring to economic activity related to the production of goods or services.
In a sentence
A indústria de tecnologia está crescendo rapidamente.
The technology industry is growing quickly.
Here, 'indústria' means a sector of economic activity focused on technology.
O museu apresentou uma exposição sobre a indústria têxtil do século XIX.
The museum showcased an exhibition on the 19th-century textile industry.
Here, 'indústria' refers to the production and economic focus on textiles.
A colaboração entre universidades e a indústria beneficia a pesquisa.
The collaboration between universities and industry benefits research.
Here, 'indústria' is used in general terms to refer to industrial and economic enterprises.
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