Recinto (en. Enclosure)

/reˈsinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Closed or protected area intended for a specific use.
The fair enclosure was inaugurated last year.
El recinto ferial fue inaugurado el año pasado.
Closed place or building.
The university enclosure hosts numerous cultural activities.
El recinto de la universidad acoge numerosas actividades culturales.
Space that is surrounded by walls or boundaries.
The children play in the school enclosure.
Los niños juegan en el recinto escolar.

Etymology

From Latin 'recinctus', meaning 'surrounded' or 'closed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

school enclosure
Delimited area for teaching and educational activities.
recinto escolar
fair enclosure
Space where fairs or exhibitions are held.
recinto ferial
closed enclosure
Area that does not allow access to unauthorized persons.
recinto cerrado

Related Words

closed
That is not open or free.
cerrado
place
Determined space in which something is found.
lugar
space
Limited area where activities take place.
espacio

Slang Meanings

Restricted zone
You cannot enter the enclosure without permission.
No puedes entrar al recinto sin permiso.
Party area
The celebration will take place in an enclosure.
La celebración se llevará a cabo en un recinto.