La zona
Example: La zona peatonal del centro está cerrada por obras.
Definition
"La zona" refers to a specific area or region distinguished by certain characteristics or purposes, such as a pedestrian zone, residential area, or commercial district. It is commonly used to describe a part of a city or space with defined boundaries or functions.
Etymology
The term "la zona" comes from the Spanish word 'zona,' which traces back to the Latin 'zona,' meaning 'belt' or 'girdle.' This Latin term itself originates from the Greek 'zōnē,' used to describe a belt or girdle worn around the waist. Over time, the meaning broadened to refer to any defined area or region.
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"La zona" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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