Spanish word

franja

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɾaŋxa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstrip

Example

Cortó una franja de tela para el proyecto.

He cut a strip of cloth for the project.

Illustration for franja (strip)

More examples

La franja horaria de la tarde suele atraer más audiencia.

The afternoon time slot usually attracts a larger audience.

Core concept

Long narrow band of fabric or color.

Common phrases

  • franja horaria

    time slot

  • franja de edad

    age group

  • franja de precios

    price range

Similar words

tira: Narrow strip cut from cloth or paper, thin and flexible.
banda: Wider bandlike portion or strip with a clearly noticeable width.
cinta: Narrow soft ribbon or tape of fabric, flexible and smooth.

Definition in Spanish

Tira estrecha y alargada de material o espacio; por extensión, intervalo temporal señalado, como en 'franja horaria'.

Word origin

From Old French frange 'fringe', ultimately from Latin frangere 'to break', originally meaning an edge or border and later used for a strip.

Usage tips

  • When franja refers to time, Spanish typically uses franja horaria or adds an explicit 'de 9 a 11' style interval to make the exact period clear.

Other meanings

  • swathnoun

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