regional
adjectiveUpper-intermediate
What does “regional” mean in English?
regional — relating to or characteristic of a particular region or territory
regional — relating to or characteristic of a particular region or territory (diferencias regionales, política regional)
Example sentences
El gobierno regional aprobó el proyecto.
The regional government approved the project.
Las diferencias regionales son significativas.
Regional differences are significant.
El producto tiene un carácter muy regional.
The product has a very regional character.
How to use it
'Regional' is invariable for gender and means regional. It is used both attributively and predicatively. At B2 level it commonly appears in discussions of political organisation, dialect variation, and economic geography.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with 'local' (local/immediate) — 'regional' implies a defined administrative or cultural region.
Topics
Related Upper-intermediate words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones: espacio.