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How to Say "territories" in Spanish

The Spanish word forterritoriesis tierrasB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
regions or dominions
A colorful illustration showing three distinct, fenced-off rectangular plots of land under a blue sky, representing property.

Examples

El duque poseía las tierras más fértiles de la región.

The duke owned the most fertile lands in the region.

Viajaremos a tierras lejanas el próximo verano.

We will travel to distant territories next summer.

Las tierras de cultivo fueron divididas entre los herederos.

The farming lands were divided among the heirs.

Plurality of Area

When referring to multiple distinct plots of land or large geographical regions, use the plural 'tierras'.

Confusing Singular/Plural

Mistake:Using 'tierra' when talking about several plots of property.

Correction: Use 'tierras' (plural) when you mean countable plots of land or specific regions.

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