sección
sek-SYOHN
📝 In Action
Busquemos la información en la sección de deportes del periódico.
A2Let's look for the information in the sports section of the newspaper.
¿Sabes dónde está la sección de lácteos en este supermercado?
A1Do you know where the dairy section is in this supermarket?
Mi primo trabaja en la sección de contabilidad de una empresa grande.
B1My cousin works in the accounting department (section) of a large company.
La carretera tuvo que cerrar una sección debido a las obras.
B2The highway had to close a section due to construction.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Most Spanish nouns ending in '-ción' are feminine, including 'sección'. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronunciation Stress
Mistake: "SEK-syon (stress on the first syllable)"
Correction: sek-SYOHN. The stress falls on the last syllable, which is a common pattern for words ending in '-ción'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Store Navigation
When asking for where something is in a large store, 'sección' is the perfect word to use: '¿Dónde está la sección de juguetes?' (Where is the toy section?)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sección
Question 1 of 2
Which English word best translates 'la sección de cosméticos' in a large store?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'sección' feminine even though it ends in 'n'?
Spanish words ending in '-ción' (like 'nación,' 'canción,' 'información') are almost universally feminine. This ending comes from a feminine Latin root, which Spanish has preserved.
Can I use 'departamento' instead of 'sección'?
Yes, often. 'Departamento' is very common for major corporate or governmental divisions (like the Department of Defense). 'Sección' is often preferred for smaller divisions, like parts of a book, newspaper, or areas within a supermarket.