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/ˈθona/ ES

/ˈsona/ MX

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Translation

zone; area

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Word origin

From Latin zona ('belt, girdle'), itself borrowed from Greek zone ('belt'). The same root gives English zone.

Origin
Greek
Root
zone
English cognates
zone

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralzonas

Examples

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We live in a quiet area of the city.

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This area is dangerous at night.

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The factory area is on the other side of the river.

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There are roadworks throughout the city centre area.

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This area of the forest cannot be touched by law.

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There is a lot of noise throughout the old centre area.

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This area of the forest is closed to the public.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 4: zona, abandonar, contento and 7 more words.