zona
/ˈd͡zɔ.na/feminine
The English word zone translates to Italian as zona.
The word refers to an area that is distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc.
Meaning: area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zona is zone.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdzɔ.na/.
Did you know?
- Italian urban planners use zona a traffico limitato, or ZTL, to mark 'restricted traffic zones', a term you will see on almost every street sign in Italian city centers.
- Italians may use zona to vaguely describe where someone lives, such as saying abito in zona, meaning 'I live around here' without specifying a street.
- In an Italian sports context, particularly football, zona is used in difesa a zona, which refers to a 'zone defense' rather than a man-to-man marking system.
Examples in context
- Spero di uscire dalla mia zona di comfort.I hope to step outside my comfort zone.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to step outside of your comfort zone using zona.Tatoeba #13033442 by Nuel, translation #13033441 by Nuel
- Scelgo di restare nella mia zona di comfort.I choose to stay in my comfort zone.This sentence is useful for expressing a choice to remain in your comfort zone using zona.Tatoeba #12994057 by Nuel, translation #12994056 by Nuel
- Ha paura di uscire dalla sua zona di comfort.He's afraid of stepping out of his comfort zone.This sentence is useful for describing someone's fear of leaving their comfort zone using zona.Tatoeba #12110240 by Nuel, translation #12110237 by Nuel
- La zona industriale è situata nelle vicinanze della città.The industrial zone is located near the city.
- L'area metropolitana comprende diverse zone residenziali.The metropolitan area includes several residential zones.
- Il territorio circostante il paese è ricco di vigneti.The zone surrounding the village is rich in vineyards.
- Il Vomero è un quartiere molto vivace a Napoli.Vomero is a vibrant zone/neighborhood in Naples.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing where to live.
- AlessandroPreferisci vivere in questa zona?Do you prefer living in this area?
- GiuliaSì, è una zona molto tranquilla.Yes, it is a very quiet area.
- AlessandroC'è una zona pedonale qui vicino?Is there a pedestrian zone nearby?
- GiuliaSì, Giulia ti mostra la strada.Yes, Giulia will show you the way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zone” translations and entries zona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
