Provincias (en. Provinces)

/pɾo'βinθjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Political divisions of a country, generally subordinate to a central government.

Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities, in addition to the provinces.

España está dividida en 17 comunidades autónomas y 2 ciudades autónomas, además de las provincias.

Territory that is part of a nation.

The provinces of Argentina are very diverse in culture and geography.

Las provincias de Argentina son muy diversas en cultura y geografía.

Each of the parts into which a state or country is divided.

Provinces can vary in size and population.

Las provincias pueden variar en tamaño y población.

From Latin 'provincia', which means 'territory under the authority of a magistrate'.

provinces of Spain

The political divisions in which the Spanish territory is organized.

provincias de España

provincial men

Refers to people who come from a place outside the capital or large cities.

hombres de provincias

provincial life

Description of a simpler and quieter lifestyle compared to urban life.

vida de provincia

provincial

Related to provinces.

provincial

provincialism

Attitude that defends the interests of the provinces against those of the capital or the center of the country.

provincialismo

provinciality

Condition of being provincial or being related to provinces.

provincialidad

Refers to people from outside the capital who may be seen as less sophisticated.

That girl is from the provinces; she has a very simple way of speaking.

Esa chica es de provincias, tiene una forma de hablar muy sencilla.

Used to describe something that is local or traditional compared to the urban.

I prefer provincial food; it has more flavor and tradition.

Prefiero la comida de provincias, tiene más sabor y tradición.