Spanish word

provincial

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoβinˈθjal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprovincial

Example

La vida provincial es más tranquila.

Life in the provinces is calmer.

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More examples

En las fiestas provinciales la gente suele reunirse en la plaza.

At provincial festivals people usually gather in the square.

Core concept

Everyday life outside the capital, with local markets, family-run shops, and less urban polish.

Common phrases

  • costumbres provinciales

    provincial customs

  • fiestas provinciales

    provincial festivals

  • hospital provincial

    provincial hospital

Similar words

local: Practices and features tied to a neighborhood or region and not widespread beyond it.
rural: Pertains to fields, farms, and everyday life in the countryside rather than in cities.
pueblerino: Expresses rustic small-town simplicity, close personal ties, and a sometimes limited worldview.

Definition in Spanish

Que describe algo propio de la provincia o de la vida fuera de la capital y que a veces sugiere falta de sofisticación o visión amplia.

Word origin

Derived from Latin provincia with the suffix -alis meaning 'of or relating to a province,' producing an adjective for features and attitudes associated with non-capital areas.

Usage tips

  • The stress falls on the final syllable in Spanish (provin CIAL) and the word has no written accent, so pronunciation and spelling differ from some English instincts.

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