Región (en. Region)

/reˈxjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Area or part of the territory with specific characteristics.
The Andean region is known for its biodiversity.
La región andina es conocida por su biodiversidad.
Administrative division within a country.
The region of Catalonia has a high degree of autonomy.
La región de Cataluña tiene un alto grado de autonomía.
Set of places or elements with common features.
The coastal region has a warm climate.
La región costera tiene un clima cálido.

Etymology

From Latin 'regio', which means 'direction, side' or 'region'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural region
Area of territory with particular geographic characteristics.
región natural
administrative region
Division of a country for administrative management purposes.
región administrativa
metropolitan region
Zone that includes a city and its adjacent areas.
región metropolitana

Related Words

territory
Extension of land under a political or administrative system.
territorio
locality
Specific place within a region.
localidad
zone
Area of a region with common characteristics.
zona

Slang Meanings

Region of origin
He is from the region, that gives him a special air.
Él es de la región, eso le da un aire especial.
Specific neighborhood or area
Let's go to the bar in the region, there's always a good atmosphere.
Vamos al bar de la región, siempre hay buen ambiente.