Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
región
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈxjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounregion
Example
¿De qué región eres?
What region are you from?
More examples
Visitamos la región costera durante las vacaciones.
We visited the coastal region during the holidays.
Core concept
Territory defined by shared features.
Common phrases
la región costera
the coastal region
la región central
the central region
varias regiones
several regions
Similar words
zona: Area set aside for a specific use or characterized by a particular landscape or function.
sector: Distinct part of a city, economy, or industry that serves a specific function or activity.
distrito: Official subdivision of a city or municipality used for local administration or services.
provincia: Large administrative division under a country or state that contains several municipalities.
Definition in Spanish
Porción de territorio con rasgos comunes, considerada como unidad geográfica o administrativa.
Word origin
From Latin regio (regionis), ultimately from the root reg- meaning 'to direct or mark off', giving the sense of an area set apart.
Usage tips
- Used in formal contexts such as maps and official documents, while casual speech often prefers zona or área.
Other meanings
- areanoun
- districtnoun
- zonenoun
Related words
- regionalregionaladjective
- regionalidadregionalitynoun