Regiones (en. Regions)

/reˈxiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Geographic divisions that share similar characteristics.
The regions of the country have different climates.
Las regiones del país tienen distintos climas.
Delimited areas for administrative purposes.
The regions of Spain are autonomous.
Las regiones de España son autónomas.
Parts of the human body or an animal.
The doctor examines the different regions of the abdomen.
El médico examina las diferentes regiones del abdomen.

Etymology

From Latin 'regio', which means 'right, boundary, territory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

regions of the world
the different geographic areas of the planet
regiones del mundo
climatic regions
areas that share the same type of climate
regiones climáticas
division into regions
separation of a territory into smaller parts
división en regiones

Related Words

region
part or area of a specific space.
región
regional
relating to a region.
regional
regulation
set of rules for the organization of a region.
reglamento

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it refers to areas with specific characteristics, such as regions of cultural influence.
This neighborhood is known for being a region of artists.
Este barrio es conocido por ser una región de artistas.
Commonly used to describe areas with specific problems.
That region of the country has high poverty rates.
Esa región del país tiene altos índices de pobreza.