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    Provinçia (en. Province)

    /pɾoβinˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Administrative division of a country, lower than the state.
    The province of Barcelona has many tourist attractions.
    La provincia de Barcelona tiene muchos atractivos turísticos.
    The geographical area that is outside of large cities.
    I prefer the tranquility of the province to the urban crowding.
    Prefiero la tranquilidad de la provincia a la aglomeración urbana.
    The total population of a province.
    The provincials celebrated their annual festival with great joy.
    Los provincianos celebraron su festividad anual con gran alegría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'provincia', which refers to a territory governed by a magistrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distant province
    Reference to a remote place.
    provincia lejana
    from the province
    Indicates something that comes from or is related to a province.
    de la provincia
    administrative province
    Represents the area of territorial management of the state.
    provincia administrativa

    Related Words

    municipality
    Administrative division within a province.
    municipio
    region
    Geographical area that can include several provinces.
    región
    city
    A human settlement more developed than a village, usually in a province.
    ciudad

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something unsophisticated or of lower quality.
    That product is very provincial; it doesn't have the quality of those sold in the city.
    Ese producto es muy de provincia, no tiene la calidad de los que se venden en la ciudad.
    Describes someone who is naïve or not aware of urban trends.
    She is a bit provincial; she knows nothing about fashion.
    Ella es un poco provinciana, no sabe nada de moda.