How to Say "the provinces" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the provinces” is “provincia” — B1 level.
Examples
Mucha gente de provincia viene a la capital a buscar trabajo.
Many people from the provinces come to the capital to look for work.
La vida en provincias es mucho más tranquila que en la ciudad.
Life in the provinces is much quieter than in the city.
Él es de provincia, no le gusta el tráfico de Madrid.
He's from the provinces; he doesn't like Madrid's traffic.
Singular vs. Plural
You can say 'ser de provincia' (singular) or 'vivir en provincias' (plural) to mean the same thing: living outside the big capital city.
Don't sound rude
Mistake: “Thinking 'provinciano' (the adjective) is always a compliment.”
Correction: While 'ser de provincia' is neutral, the word 'provinciano' can sometimes imply someone is 'unsophisticated' depending on the tone.
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