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How to Say "zones" in Spanish

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zonas

SOH-nahs/ˈso.nas/

nounA1general
Use 'zonas' as a general, all-purpose term for areas, especially when they are not strictly defined or designated for a specific purpose.
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

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' when referring to specific, often officially designated, regions or spaces within a larger place, like common spaces in a building.

Examples

Necesitamos limpiar las áreas comunes del edificio.

We need to clean the common areas of the building.

General vs. Designated Areas

The most common mistake is using 'zonas' when 'áreas' is more appropriate for clearly defined or functional spaces. Think of 'áreas' as specific sections or rooms, while 'zonas' is broader.

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