Zona (en. Area)

/ˈsona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Area or space defined within a specific context.

The playground is closed for maintenance.

La zona de juegos está cerrada por mantenimiento.

Geographical or administrative division.

I live in the northern zone of the city.

Vivo en la zona norte de la ciudad.

Defined space for carrying out particular activities.

It is important not to cross the safety zone.

Es importante no cruzar la zona de seguridad.

From Latin 'zona', meaning 'belt' or 'band'.

comfort zone

Space or situation where a person feels safe and comfortable.

zona de confort

danger zone

Area where there is risk or threat.

zona de peligro

time zone

Division of time that determines the local time in a place.

zona horaria

zoning

Process of dividing an area into zones for different types of use.

zonificación

rural zone

Geographical area that represents the countryside as opposed to the city.

zona rural

urban zone

Area that represents the city and its characteristics.

zona urbana

Party or fun area.

Let's go to the zone, the night is just beginning.

Vamos a la zona, la noche apenas comienza.

Meeting place among friends.

I'll see you in the zone after class.

Nos vemos en la zona después de clase.