How to Say "districts" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “districts” is “zonas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay muchas zonas verdes en el parque central.
There are many green areas in the central park.
Necesitamos evacuar las zonas de riesgo inmediatamente.
We need to evacuate the risk zones immediately.
Las zonas costeras suelen ser más húmedas que las de interior.
Coastal regions are usually more humid than inland ones.
Feminine Plural
Since 'zonas' is feminine, any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also end in '-as', like 'zonas verdes' (green zones).
The Singular Form
The singular form of this word is 'zona' (zone/area). You use it when talking about just one specific location.
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “Los zonas peligrosas.”
Correction: Las zonas peligrosas. (The word 'zona' is always feminine, so you must use 'las' and feminine adjectives.)
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