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    Provinçias (en. Provinces)

    /pɾoβinˈθjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Territory that is part of a country, separated from the capital.
    The provinces of the country have different local governments.
    Las provincias del país tienen diferentes gobiernos locales.
    Regions that may have distinct cultural or geographical characteristics.
    The northern provinces have a colder climate.
    Las provincias del norte tienen un clima más frío.
    In historical contexts, areas that were part of an empire or kingdom.
    The Roman provinces were fundamental for the administration of the empire.
    Las provincias romanas eran fundamentales para la administración del imperio.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'provincia', which means 'territory.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Provinces and regions
    It refers to the territorial divisions of a country.
    Provincias y regiones
    Life in the provinces
    Description of life outside the capital, often with a quieter character.
    La vida en provincias
    Provinces of the soul
    Poetic expression that refers to feelings and emotions.
    Provincias del alma

    Related Words

    provincial
    Related to a province.
    provincial
    provincialism
    Attitude that defends or prefers the provincial over the metropolitan.
    provincialismo
    provinciante
    Person originating from a province.
    provinciante

    Slang Meanings

    A person from the province who is considered less cultured than someone from the capital.
    Sometimes they tell me that I am a provincial because I don't know about urban trends.
    A veces me dicen que soy un provincial porque no sé de tendencias urbanas.
    It refers to something that is outdated or out of fashion.
    That style is very provincial; it's no longer in fashion.
    Ese estilo es muy provincial, ya no se lleva.