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territorio

teh-ree-TOH-ryohte.riˈto.rjo

“territorio” means “territory” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

territory, area

Also: land
NounmA2
A simple illustration showing a bright green landscape clearly divided by a wooden fence running across the ground, symbolizing a defined geographical territory.

📝 In Action

Este río marca la frontera natural del territorio nacional.

B1

This river marks the natural border of the national territory.

Los leones defienden su territorio de otros animales.

A2

Lions defend their territory from other animals.

El presidente visitó todos los territorios de la provincia.

B2

The president visited all the areas (or territories) of the province.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • zona (zone)
  • región (region)
  • país (country)

Common Collocations

  • territorio hostil – hostile territory
  • territorio virgen – untouched territory (virgin land)

domain, turf

Also: field
NounmB2
A storybook illustration of a skilled mechanic standing confidently in a clean, organized workshop surrounded by specialized tools and gears, symbolizing their domain of expertise.

📝 In Action

La ciencia de datos es un territorio nuevo para muchos economistas.

C1

Data science is a new domain (or territory) for many economists.

No puedo ayudarte con eso; está fuera de mi territorio.

B2

I can't help you with that; it's outside my area of expertise (or my turf).

Este proyecto es mi territorio exclusivo, por favor no interfieras.

C1

This project is my exclusive domain, please don't interfere.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ámbito (scope/sphere)
  • campo (field)
  • jurisdicción (jurisdiction)

Common Collocations

  • territorio inexplorado – unexplored territory (figurative)
  • territorio de influencia – sphere of influence

Idioms & Expressions

  • entrar en el territorio de alguien – to trespass on someone's area of expertise or authority

Vocabulary Collections

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Words that translate to "territorio" in Spanish:

area→domain→field→land→territory→turf→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: territorio

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'territorio' in its figurative sense (meaning area of expertise)?

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👥 Word Family▼
territorial(territorial (adjective)) — Adjective
extraterritorial(extraterritorial) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *territorium*, which is related to *terra*, meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It has always been about a piece of ground or a defined area.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

English: territoryPortuguese: território

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'territorio' always refer to a very large area?

No. While it often refers to a country or a large province (political territory), it can also describe a small, specific area that an animal defends, or even a small space that someone considers their own personal domain.