Spanish word

transfronterizo

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾansfɾonteˈɾiθo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecross-border

Example

La cooperación transfronteriza es importante.

Cross-border cooperation is important.

Illustration for transfronterizo (cross-border)

More examples

En la zona transfronteriza se cruzan costumbres de ambos países.

In the border region, customs from both countries intermingle.

Core concept

A border map with towns on both sides and flows crossing the frontier.

Common phrases

  • zona transfronteriza

    border region

  • control transfronterizo

    border control

Similar words

fronterizo: Relating to the area immediately next to a country's border.
limítrofe: Adjacent to or sharing a boundary with a neighboring region or country.
binacional: Involving cooperative action, institutions, or agreements between two countries.
internacional: Between or among nations, relating to cross-country relations or exchanges.

Definition in Spanish

Que se relaciona o cruza la frontera entre dos países o regiones.

Word origin

Formed by the prefix trans- (across) attached to frontera (border), literally meaning 'across-border' and applied to cross-border cooperation, trade, or movement.

Usage tips

  • Usually written as a single word in Spanish (not hyphenated) and common in administrative or academic texts rather than casual conversation.

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