Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
regional
Pronunciation
IPA/rexjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveregional
Example
Este restaurante ofrece comida regional.
This restaurant offers regional food.
More examples
En esta región valoran la artesanía regional.
In this region they value regional handicrafts.
Core concept
A feature identified with a geographic area, such as a regional product or tradition.
Common phrases
cocina regional
regional cuisine
producto regional
regional product
feria regional
regional fair
Similar words
local: Related to a single community or nearby area, affecting everyday local life.
provincial: Of or about a provincial or state-level jurisdiction.
nacional: National in scope, concerning countrywide affairs or institutions.
autóctono: Originally from and long established in a particular place.
Definition in Spanish
Que es propio o característico de una región, como productos, costumbres o expresiones locales.
Word origin
Derived from Medieval Latin regionālis (regio 'region' + -alis), the term denotes a quality or thing characteristic of a particular region.
Usage tips
- In administrative or political contexts regional frequently names an official region or division, so it can refer to an administrative unit rather than just a cultural area.
Other meanings
- provincialadjective
- localadjective
Opposites
- nacionalnationaladjective
Related words
- regionalizarregionalizeverb
- regionalizaciónregionalizationnoun
- regionalmenteregionallyadverb