regional
“regional” means “regional” in Spanish (related to a specific area or region).
regional
Also: local
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Me encanta probar la comida regional cuando viajo.
A1I love trying the regional food when I travel.
El tren regional sale cada media hora.
A2The regional train leaves every half hour.
Hay mucha diversidad regional en este país.
B1There is a lot of regional diversity in this country.
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From the Latin 'regionalis,' which comes from 'regio' meaning a direction or a boundary line.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'regional' masculine or feminine?
It is both! It belongs to a group of adjectives that don't change their ending to match the gender of the noun.
How is it different from 'local'?
'Regional' usually covers a larger area (like a state or province), whereas 'local' often refers to a specific town or neighborhood.
Does 'regional' ever refer to people?
Usually not directly. It describes things, laws, or customs. If you want to describe a person from a region, you would use 'lugareño' or a specific name like 'catalán' or 'tejano'.