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How to Say "regions" in Spanish

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zonas

SOH-nahs/ˈso.nas/

nounA1general
Use 'zonas' for larger, more defined geographical divisions or sectors, often with a specific purpose or characteristic.
A simple illustration depicting a landscape divided into three distinct, clearly bordered areas: a green grassy zone, a blue water zone, and a yellow sandy zone.

Examples

El gobierno dividió el país en varias zonas económicas.

The government divided the country into several economic zones.

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.)

áreas

nounA1general
Use 'áreas' to refer to specific locations, spaces, or fields within a larger place or context, often emphasizing function or use.

Examples

Por favor, mantén limpias las áreas de descanso.

Please keep the rest areas clean.

Distinguishing 'zonas' and 'áreas'

Learners often confuse 'zonas' and 'áreas' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'zonas' usually implies a larger, more distinct geographical or administrative division, while 'áreas' refers to more general spaces or locations within a place.

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