Área (en. Area)
/ˈaɾea/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Portion of surface or expanse of land.
The area of the garden is very large.
El área del jardín es muy grande.
Field or domain of a science, activity, or subject.
She is an expert in the area of biology.
Ella es experta en el área de la biología.
Region of a plan or map.
The protected area is indicated on the map.
En el mapa se indica la área protegida.
Etymology
From Latin 'area', which means 'canvas or open space'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
workspace
Designated space for carrying out work activities.
área de trabajo
metropolitan area
Region that includes a city and its surroundings.
área metropolitana
restricted area
Zone to which access is not freely granted.
área restringida
Related Words
urban area
Zone of a city that has a high population density.
área urbana
rural area
Rural or non-urban area.
área rural
surface
Expanse of terrestrial surface.
superficie
Slang Meanings
Play area
Let's go to the play area so the kids can have fun.
Vamos al área de juego para que los niños se diviertan.
VIP area
Only invited guests can access the VIP area of the event.
Solo los invitados pueden acceder al área VIP del evento.