esfera
nounCEFR B2
What does “esfera” mean in English?
sphere, domain
sphere, domain (a field of activity or influence; esfera política/pública; fuera de su esfera)
Example sentences
Las decisiones tomadas en la esfera privada de una empresa pueden tener repercusiones en la esfera pública.
Decisions taken in the private sphere of a company can have repercussions in the public sphere.
La ONG trabaja para ampliar la esfera de influencia de las comunidades locales en la toma de decisiones.
The NGO works to expand the sphere of influence of local communities in decision-making.
En todas las esferas de la vida social, la desigualdad sigue siendo uno de los problemas más persistentes.
In all spheres of social life, inequality remains one of the most persistent problems.
How to use it
La esfera (noun, feminine) means 'sphere' — a domain or area of activity, or a geometrical sphere. Core B2 collocations: la esfera pública/privada; esfera de influencia; en todas las esferas; en la esfera de; la esfera política/internacional. The adjective is esférico. Distinguish from ámbito (area, field — more common in academic Spanish), campo (field — general), and dominio (domain).
Common mistake
Esfera pública/privada is the standard academic distinction (public/private sphere). Ámbito is more common in everyday academic writing than esfera. Don't confuse esfera (abstract domain) with globo (globe/balloon). 'In the sphere of politics' = en la esfera política.