Spanish Conversation · Level 92
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Spanish word
esfera
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈfeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounarea
Example
La política pertenece a otra esfera.
Politics belongs to another area.
More examples
Respeta la esfera familiar de cada persona.
Respect each person's family sphere.
Core concept
A sphere of activity or interest.
Common phrases
esfera personal
personal sphere
esfera familiar
family sphere
esfera laboral
work sphere
Similar words
ámbito: Range of activities or influence tied to a particular task or role.
área: Physical space or surface with clearly defined boundaries.
campo: Specialized academic or professional field focused on certain topics.
dominio: Area of control or authority exercised by a person or institution.
Definition in Spanish
Ámbito delimitado de acción o interés donde operan individuos, grupos o ideas; en sentido literal, objeto de forma esférica.
Word origin
From Greek sphaira 'ball' via Latin sphaera, originally denoting a round object and later extended to mean a bounded domain of action or concern.
Usage tips
- Figuratively, it names a social or professional domain rather than a measured surface, for which Spanish usually uses área.
Other meanings
- spherenoun