zona
/ˈθona/feminine
The English word zone can be translated into Spanish as zona.
zona is the most general and widely used term for zone in Spanish. It refers to an area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc. In many contexts, you can use área interchangeably with zona, as both are feminine nouns. For larger geographical areas, the word región can represent a specific zone. In conversational settings, the word lugar (which translates to place or spot) can also imply a specific zone or area.
Meaning: area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zona is las zonas. The noun used for the system of zoning is zonificación.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθona/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word zona shares the same root as the English word 'girdle', as both come from a concept meaning a belt or a band around the waist.
- While English speakers often use 'zone' to describe a mental state, like being 'in the zone', Spanish speakers are more likely to use the phrase estar en racha to describe a period of high performance or success.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, zona can be used colloquially to refer to a specific neighborhood's social status, such as zona alta for a wealthy area.
Examples in context
- Esta zona es la más profunda de todas.This is the deepest zone of all.This sentence is useful for describing the depth of a zona.Tatoeba #8820119 by arh, translation #9189168 by DJ_Saidez
- En la zona abisal hay una obscuridad total.In the deep-sea zone there's total darkness.This sentence is useful for describing the darkness within a zona.Tatoeba #5902367 by arh, translation #9169185 by DJ_Saidez
- Yanni necesita salir de su zona de confort.Yanni needs to burst out of his comfort zone.This sentence is useful for using the phrase comfort zone with zona.Tatoeba #10077006 by manufrutos, translation #10076067 by Amastan
- La zona comercialThe commercial zone
- El área metropolitanaThe metropolitan area
- La región costeraThe coastal zone
- La zona de juegosThe play zone
- El barrio bohemioThe bohemian zone/neighborhood
- La zona peligrosaThe dangerous zone
- La zona ruralThe rural zone
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking for a place to park their car.
- JavierNo podemos estacionar en esta zona.We cannot park in this zone.
- LucíaTienes razón, es una zona peatonal.You are right, it is a pedestrian zone.
- JavierBusquemos otra zona más adelante.Let's look for another zone further ahead.
- LucíaEstá bien, vamos por aquella calle.Okay, let's go down that street.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zone” translations and entries zona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
