region
A large area of land that has certain features, characteristics, or a specific climate that makes it different from other areas. It is used to describe parts of a country, a continent, or even specific parts of the human body.
Exemplos
3 de 5I like living in this region because the weather is always warm and sunny.
I like living in this region because the weather is always warm and sunny.
The government has invested heavily in the economic development of the northern region.
The government has invested heavily in the economic development of the northern region.
The hiking in this region is pretty cool, you should come check it out sometime.
The hiking in this region is pretty cool, you should come check it out sometime.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'reign' (how a king rules). A king's 'reign' usually covers a specific 'region' of land.
Quiz rápido
The Mediterranean _____ is famous for its beautiful beaches and healthy olive oil.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: region
Exemplos
I like living in this region because the weather is always warm and sunny.
everydayI like living in this region because the weather is always warm and sunny.
The government has invested heavily in the economic development of the northern region.
formalThe government has invested heavily in the economic development of the northern region.
The hiking in this region is pretty cool, you should come check it out sometime.
informalThe hiking in this region is pretty cool, you should come check it out sometime.
Biodiversity varies significantly across each geographical region examined in this study.
academicBiodiversity varies significantly across each geographical region examined in this study.
Our sales figures for the Asia-Pacific region have increased by ten percent this quarter.
businessOur sales figures for the Asia-Pacific region have increased by ten percent this quarter.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in the region of
approximately or around a certain amount (e.g., in the region of $500)
wine-growing region
an area specifically known for producing grapes and wine
lumbar region
the specific area of the lower back in human anatomy
Frequentemente confundido com
Area is a general term for any space, small or large; region specifically refers to a large, distinct geographic part of a country or world.
A country is a political nation with its own government; a region is just a part of a country or a geographical area that can span several countries.
Notas de uso
Use 'region' when discussing large geographical areas that share common traits like language, climate, or culture. It is also used in medical contexts to describe specific sections of the body.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'region' to describe small spaces like a room or a corner of a house; in those cases, 'area' or 'spot' is more appropriate.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'reign' (how a king rules). A king's 'reign' usually covers a specific 'region' of land.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'regio', which means a direction, boundary, or district.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many countries, regions represent strong cultural identities, such as the Basque region in Spain or the Highlands in Scotland.
Quiz rápido
The Mediterranean _____ is famous for its beautiful beaches and healthy olive oil.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: region
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