Sección (en. Section)

/sek'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Division of something into smaller parts.
The section of the book that talks about history is very interesting.
La sección del libro que habla sobre historia es muy interesante.
Part of a document where a specific topic is included.
In the weather section, a storm was reported.
En la sección de clima se reportó una tormenta.
Group of people or things that share common characteristics.
The club's soccer section is growing.
La sección de fútbol del club está creciendo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sectio', which means 'cut' or 'division'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

News section
Part of a media outlet dedicated to reporting current events.
sección de noticias
Cross section
An analysis method that examines different variables together.
sección cruzada
Sales section
Part of a company responsible for the marketing of products.
sección de ventas

Related Words

To section
To divide an object or topic into parts.
seccionar
Sectioned
That has been divided into sections.
seccionado
Intersection
Place where two or more paths intersect.
intersección

Slang Meanings

Section of a group or gang.
That section takes care of neighborhood affairs.
Esa sección se encarga de los asuntos del barrio.
Referring to a specific part of a social event.
Let's go to the food section at the party.
Vamos a la sección de comida en la fiesta.