productividad

productivity

noun proh-dook-tee-bee-DAHD Rare

Usage Note

Productividad is an uncountable abstract noun referring to the rate of output relative to input, used in both economic and everyday contexts. It collocates with aumentar (to increase), mejorar (to improve), and reducir (to reduce). The related adjective is productivo, and the verb is producir. In human-capital discussions it contrasts with eficiencia (efficiency), which focuses on minimising waste rather than maximising output.

Examples

"La productividad laboral aumentó este trimestre."

Natural Translation

Labour productivity increased this quarter.

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