English–Spanish

“mining” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/mineˈɾia/

Example

La minería es importante para la economía.

Mining is important for the economy.

Illustration for minería (mining)

How to say “mining” in Spanish

“Mining” in Spanish is minería.

Industrial activity extracting ore from the ground, including shafts, pits, and processing facilities.

Full entry for minería: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with minería

¿Has visitado las zonas afectadas por la minería?

Have you visited the areas affected by mining?

Tips for using minería

  • In conversation minería commonly denotes the mining sector or industry rather than a single pit, and mina refers to a specific mine.

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