Spanish word

fabricante

Pronunciation

IPA/faβɾiˈkante/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)manufacturer

Example

Este fabricante tiene buena reputación.

This manufacturer has a good reputation.

Illustration for fabricante (manufacturer)

More examples

La planta es el principal fabricante de coches de la región.

The plant is the region's main car manufacturer.

Core concept

Company or person that actually makes a product.

Common phrases

  • fabricante de coches

    car manufacturer

  • fabricante local

    local manufacturer

  • fabricante autorizado

    authorized manufacturer

  • fabricante líder

    leading manufacturer

Similar words

productor: Person or organization that turns raw materials into finished goods.
proveedor: Company that provides goods or services to customers or other businesses.
distribuidor: Company that delivers products onward to retailers or final customers.
fábrica: Factory or industrial facility where goods are produced.

Definition in Spanish

Persona, empresa o instalación que produce bienes mediante procesos industriales o artesanales.

Word origin

Derived from the verb fabricar 'to make', which comes from Latin fabrica 'workshop' and faber 'craftsman', so fabricante names the agent who makes things.

Usage tips

  • Refers to the company that physically produces goods, not the brand or seller, and a common clarifying question is '¿Quién es el fabricante?'

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