Region (en. Region)

/re.xi.on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Delimited area that can be natural or administrative.
The Andes region is known for its natural beauty.
La región de los Andes es conocida por su belleza natural.
Geographic or territorial division of a country.
Each region of Spain has its own customs.
Cada región de España tiene sus propias costumbres.
Sector or field of study that can be divided into areas.
The economic region of the country has grown in recent years.
La región económica del país ha crecido en los últimos años.

Etymology

From Latin 'regio', which means direction or boundary.

Common Phrases and Expressions

metropolitan region
Area that includes a city and its surrounding area.
región metropolitana
comfort zone
Area in which one feels comfortable and safe.
región de confort
brain region
Part of the brain that performs specific functions.
región del cerebro

Related Words

coastal region
Geographical area located next to the sea.
región costera
mountainous region
Area characterized by mountains.
región montañosa
rural region
Area characterized by its low urbanization.
región rural

Slang Meanings

Region where a specific dialect is spoken.
In that region, they have a very particular accent.
En esa región tiene un acento muy particular.
Area with a particular lifestyle or culture.
That region is known for its street food.
Esa región es conocida por su comida callejera.