region
gb/ɹˈid͡ʒən/ us/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
A2
Inglês
~ 800
régió, térség, terület, anatómiai régió, tájék
SUBSTANTIVO
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
[a/an/the] region [of/in/around something]
The Amazon region is known for its rich biodiversity.
Az Amazonas térsége gazdag élővilágáról ismert.
Many people in this region speak both French and German.
Ebben a régióban sokan beszélnek franciául és németül is.
The region has experienced heavy rainfall this year.
Tourism is the main source of income in the coastal region.
This region is famous for its wine production.
Exemplos para estudantes
This region is very cold in winter.
Ez a régió télen nagyon hideg.
I live in a farming region.
Mezőgazdasági térségben élek.
The desert region gets little rain.
That region is far from the city.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'region' with 'country'. A country is a political unit, while a region can be part of a country or span multiple countries.
Significado
Large area with common features
Colocações
mountainous region
|coastal region
|remote region
|region of the country
|border region
Sinônimos
area (A more general term for any space; does not always imply shared characteristics.)
|
zone (Often used for areas defined for a specific purpose, such as safety or climate.)
Antônimos
point (Refers to a very small or exact location, opposite of a large area.)
|
whole (Refers to the entire entity rather than a part of it.)
Temas
geography
|politics
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A big area of land or part of the world with similar things like weather, culture, or government.
A large area of land or part of the world that has common physical, cultural, administrative, or other characteristics.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Padrão de uso:
[a/an/the] region [of/in something]
Pain in the abdominal region can indicate several conditions.
A hasi tájékon jelentkező fájdalom többféle problémára is utalhat.
This brain region controls memory and learning.
Ez az agyterület irányítja a memóriát és a tanulást.
The thoracic region contains the heart and lungs.
Exemplos para estudantes
The heart is in the chest region.
A szív a mellkas területén található.
This region of the brain helps you see.
Az agy ezen területe segít a látásban.
The stomach is in the middle region of the body.
Erro comum:
Some learners use 'area' instead of 'region' in technical contexts; 'region' is preferred in anatomy and scientific writing.
Significado
Part of an organ or structure
Colocações
abdominal region
|brain region
|thoracic region
|lumbar region
Sinônimos
section (A general term for a divided part of something.)
|
zone (In science, refers to a defined area within a structure.)
Temas
science
|medicine
|body
Definição
A part of a body, organ, or system that is different from other parts.
A specific part of an organ, structure, or system distinguished by its function or characteristics, often used in scientific contexts.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
region
AFI
GB/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
US/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
re - gion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: region
- Plural: regions
Família de palavras
Forms
regions
noun
Core family
regional
adjective B1
Related words
regionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
regionalism
noun
Expressões
in the region of
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈid͡ʒən əv/
fixed phrase
Approximately a certain amount
About or close to a certain number or amount.
Exemplos
- The repairs will cost in the region of $500.
- They expect attendance to be in the region of 2,000 people.
regional development
1/ɹˈid͡ʒənəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Economic growth in an area
Improving the economy and living conditions in a certain part of a country or world.
Exemplos
- The government is investing heavily in regional development.
- Regional development programs aim to reduce inequality between urban and rural areas.
regional development
2/ɹˈid͡ʒənəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Growth in a certain region
Improving business, jobs, and living conditions in one part of a country.
Exemplos
- The project focuses on regional development in rural areas.
- Regional development is key to reducing inequality between cities and countryside.