Regional (en. Regional)
/reˈxenjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to a particular region.
Regional culture is very diverse.
La cultura regional es muy diversa.
Characteristic of a region.
Regional cuisine varies according to the place.
La gastronomía regional varía según el lugar.
Related to the administration or governance of a region.
Regional authorities made important decisions.
Las autoridades regionales tomaron decisiones importantes.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'regio' which means 'region'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
regional administration
Management and governance of a specific area.
administración regional
regional identity
Cultural and social characteristics of a region.
identidad regional
regional development
Economic and social progress specific to a region.
desarrollo regional
Related Words
region
Geographical area distinguished by its natural or social characteristics.
región
regionalism
Sense of belonging to a region.
regionalismo
Slang Meanings
Term used to refer to dialects or ways of speaking from a region.
The regional, in this context, refers to the northern accent.
El regional, en este contexto, se refiere al acento del norte.
Colloquial use to describe typical products of a region.
This product is very regional, you can only find it here.
Este producto es muy regional, solo se encuentra aquí.