What is the definition of the Spanish word "área"?

The Spanish word "área" is defined as: "a particular part of a country, city, or landscape"

Translation of Spanish word "área" to English

área

/ˈaɾea/

Science & Research B1

Meaning

Noun

a particular part of a country, city, or landscape

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How to use

Área ('area / zone / penalty box') is feminine. Because it starts with a stressed a-, it takes the masculine article in the singular: el área. The plural uses the feminine article: las áreas.

🇬🇧 English

area

Example

La nueva área de juegos para niños está equipada con modernos columpios y toboganes.

The new playground area is equipped with modern swings and slides.

La empresa ocupa una gran área en el centro de la ciudad.

The company occupies a large area in the city center.

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Synonyms

surface / areafield / countryside

Common phrases

área de servicio— service area / rest stop
área metropolitana— metropolitan area

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What does the Spanish word "área" mean?▼

The Spanish word "área" means "area" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "La nueva área de juegos para niños está equipada con modernos columpios y toboganes." (which translates as "The new playground area is equipped with modern swings and slides.").