Franja (en. Strip)

/ˈfɾan.xa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Elongated portion distinguished by its color, shape, or content.
The time slot for the series is at eight in the evening.
La franja horaria de la serie es a las ocho de la noche.
Delimited zone within a broader space.
The safety zone around the nuclear plant is one kilometer.
La franja de seguridad alrededor de la planta nuclear es de un kilómetro.
Section of a radio or television program.
The news segment airs every hour.
La franja de noticias se emite cada hora.

Etymology

From Latin *frangere*, which means 'to break' or 'to divide.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

time slot
Time interval in which an event or activity is scheduled.
franja horaria
price range
Range of prices considered for a product or service.
franja de precios
electoral zone
Specific zone or period for conducting electoral campaigns.
franja electoral

Related Words

band
Broader portion that may refer to a space or group with common characteristics.
banda
section
Part into which something is formally divided.
sección
strip
Narrow and elongated portion of material.
tira

Slang Meanings

Range of options
In the market, there is a range of options to choose from.
En el mercado hay una franja de opciones para elegir.
Trendy range
The trendy range this year is pastel colors.
La franja de moda este año son los colores pastel.