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Spanish word
comarca
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈmaɾka/
Meaning
- feminine nounregion
Example
Esta comarca tiene tradiciones muy antiguas.
This region has very old traditions.
More examples
La comarca vinícola produce vinos apreciados fuera de la región.
The wine region produces wines appreciated outside the region.
Core concept
Traditional local region grouping nearby towns by shared geography or culture.
Common phrases
los pueblos de la comarca
the villages of the region
la comarca vinícola
the wine region
fuera de la comarca
outside the region
Similar words
región: Wider regional area covering multiple landscapes or districts.
provincia: Province-level administrative area made up of several cities and towns.
zona: Delimited area identified by its purpose or defining feature.
municipio: Town or city municipality responsible for local administration and services.
Definition in Spanish
División tradicional que agrupa localidades cercanas por afinidad geográfica o cultural y que a veces tiene función administrativa.
Word origin
From com- 'together' plus marca 'boundary' (from Germanic mark), originally a border label that shifted to mean a local district.
Usage tips
- Used to refer to local identity or traditions rather than a fixed administrative unit, since a comarca's size and legal role vary.
Other meanings
- districtnoun
Opposites
- centro urbanourban centernoun
Related words
- comarcalregionaladjective