🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

regional

Pronunciation / Transliteration: regional

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Regional/ˈriː.dʒən.əl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La cocina regional varía de una zona a otra."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of a particular region.

    "The regional cuisine varies significantly from one area to another."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to a specific geographic area or locality.

    "The regional government has implemented new policies to support local businesses."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'regional' originates from the Latin word 'regio', meaning 'a direction, region, or area'. It evolved through Middle French 'régional' before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a focus on specific geographic areas.

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