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    Región (en. Region)

    /reˈxjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Portion of territory that presents its own characteristics.
    The Andean region is famous for its biodiversity.
    La región andina es famosa por su biodiversidad.
    Political or administrative division within a country.
    The region of Catalonia has an autonomy statute.
    La región de Cataluña tiene un estatuto de autonomía.
    Area with defined cultural or social characteristics.
    In this region, an Indigenous language is spoken.
    En esta región se habla una lengua indígena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regio', meaning 'direction, place, area'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    comfort zone
    Area where one feels safe and comfortable.
    región de confort
    metropolitan area
    Zone surrounding an important city, including suburbs.
    región metropolitana
    cultural region
    Area where similar traditions and customs are shared.
    región cultural

    Related Words

    autonomous region
    Administrative division that has some degree of self-government.
    región autónoma
    geographical region
    Area defined by its physical and natural characteristics.
    región geográfica
    climatic region
    Zone characterized by a specific type of climate.
    región climática

    Slang Meanings

    Specific geographical region with urban characteristics.
    That area of the country is a very popular region among tourists.
    Esa zona del país es una región muy popular entre los turistas.
    Unofficial area in a social context.
    We met in the region where all the young people gather.
    Nos encontramos en la región donde todos los jóvenes se reúnen.