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Spanish word
territorio
Pronunciation
IPA/teriˈtoɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounarea
Example
Exploraron un territorio desconocido.
They explored an unknown area.
More examples
Ella defiende su territorio.
She defends her territory.
Core concept
Domain of influence or market area.
Common phrases
en su territorio
on one's own turf
perder el territorio
lose territory
Similar words
zona: Limited, clearly bounded section of land or space, often set aside for a specific use.
región: Relatively large, continuous area of land defined by geographic or administrative features.
área: Space designated for a particular activity or function, whether physical or organizational.
ámbito: Scope or domain in which activities, responsibilities, or influence operate, often abstract.
Definition in Spanish
Ámbito o campo de acción de una persona, grupo u organización; también se usa para referirse a una zona física en sentido literal.
Word origin
From Latin territorium (terra 'earth'), the term shifts from literal land to the domain or area over which a person, group, or organization acts.
Usage tips
- In business and organizational contexts territorio commonly means a market or area of responsibility and typically appears with qualifiers such as nacional, de ventas, or de mercado to mark boundaries.
Other meanings
- territorynoun
Related words
- territorialterritorialadjective
- territorialmenteterritoriallyadverb