Comarcas (en. Regions)
/ko'maɾkas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A comarca is an administrative entity that groups multiple municipalities in a specific geographical region.
The Alto Turia comarca offers an impressive natural landscape.
La comarca del Alto Turia ofrece un paisaje natural impresionante.
Comarcas can have common cultural and economic characteristics.
In the Axarquía comarca, the production of tropical fruits is very important.
En la comarca de la Axarquía, la producción de frutas tropicales es muy importante.
Each comarca can have its own council or governing board.
The comarca council met to discuss rural development.
El consejo de la comarca se reunió para discutir el desarrollo rural.
Etymology
The term 'comarca' comes from the Latin 'comarca', meaning 'around a place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tourist region
Area designated for tourism activities.
comarca turística
agricultural region
Region mainly dedicated to agriculture.
comarca agrícola
industrial region
Area with a concentration of industries.
comarca industrial
Related Words
municipality
Administrative entity that represents a local area.
municipio
province
Political and administrative division larger than a comarca.
provincia
territory
Land area considered in its entirety.
territorio
Slang Meanings
Comarca in a colloquial sense to refer to a group of friends or closeness.
In our comarca, we always make mud at the parties.
En nuestra comarca, siempre hacemos barro en las fiestas.
To describe a familiar or trustworthy place.
That beach is my comarca, I spent my childhood there.
Esa playa es mi comarca, ahí pasé mi infancia.