franja
“franja” means “strip” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
strip, stripe
Also: band
📝 In Action
La bandera de España tiene una franja amarilla en el centro.
A1The Spanish flag has a yellow stripe in the center.
Hay una franja de arena blanca cerca del mar.
A2There is a strip of white sand near the sea.
Necesitamos pintar una franja roja en la pared para decorar.
B1We need to paint a red stripe on the wall to decorate.
time slot, time zone
Also: range
📝 In Action
En esta franja horaria, el tráfico es muy pesado.
B1In this time slot, traffic is very heavy.
La película está dirigida a una franja de edad de entre 18 y 25 años.
B2The movie is aimed at an age range between 18 and 25 years old.
España y México están en diferentes franjas horarias.
B1Spain and Mexico are in different time zones.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: franja
Question 1 of 3
Which of these describes a 'franja horaria'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'frange', which originally referred to a decorative border or fringe on clothing.
First recorded: 13th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'franja' for 'bangs' (hair)?
No. Even though 'franja' is related to 'fringe' in English, for hair you should use 'flequillo' (Spain) or 'fleco' (Mexico).
Is 'franja' the same as a 'línea'?
Not exactly. A 'línea' is a thin line. A 'franja' is wider, like a band or a broad strip.
What does 'la Franja de Gaza' mean?
It means 'the Gaza Strip'. In geography, 'franja' is the word used for long, narrow territories.