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A stylized map illustration showing a large green landmass. A specific, irregular section within the landmass is clearly demarcated by a thick red outline.

región

reh-hee-OHN

nounfA1
region?geographical or political area,area?general zone or vicinity
Also:territory?defined political boundary,zone?specific part of a larger space

📝 In Action

Esta es la región más seca del país, casi nunca llueve.

A1

This is the driest region of the country; it almost never rains.

El gobierno anunció nuevas políticas para la región sur.

A2

The government announced new policies for the southern region.

Sentí una molestia en la región lumbar después de levantar la caja.

B1

I felt a discomfort in the lumbar area after lifting the box.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • región autónoma – autonomous region
  • región montañosa – mountainous region
  • región metropolitana – metropolitan region

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Pattern

Most Spanish words that end in -ión (like nación, televisión, decisión) are feminine, so always use the article 'la' or 'una' before 'región'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender

Mistake: "El región"

Correction: La región. Remember the -ión ending almost always signals a feminine word.

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing the Region

When talking about a type of region, use an adjective: 'región costera' (coastal region) or 'región central' (central region). The adjective must also be feminine to match 'región'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: región

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'región'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

regional(regional (adjective)) - adjective
regionalismo(regionalism) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'región' only used for large geographic areas?

No. While it most commonly refers to large political or geographical territories (like 'the Andean region'), it can also describe smaller, specific areas of the body or a smaller zone in a city, similar to how English uses 'area' (e.g., 'the chest region').

How is 'región' different from 'país' (country)?

'País' refers to an independent, sovereign nation. 'Región' refers to a section of land defined by shared characteristics (climate, culture, administration), which may be a part of one country or spread across several.