zona
nounCEFR B2High frequency
What does “zona” mean in English?
zone, area — a distinct region or area
zone, area — a distinct region or area (zona de bajas emisiones; zona de exclusión; en la zona)
Example sentences
La creación de zonas de bajas emisiones en el centro de las ciudades ha generado debate entre comerciantes y ecologistas.
The creation of low-emission zones in city centres has generated debate between traders and environmentalists.
El conflicto armado obligó a establecer una zona de exclusión aérea sobre el territorio disputado.
The armed conflict forced the establishment of a no-fly zone over the disputed territory.
Salir de la zona de confort es incómodo, pero suele ser el primer paso hacia el crecimiento personal.
Leaving the comfort zone is uncomfortable, but it is usually the first step towards personal growth.
How to use it
La zona (noun, feminine) means 'zone, area' — a distinct region defined by function, geography, or regulation. Core B2 collocations: zona de bajas emisiones; zona de exclusión; zona residencial/industrial; en la zona; zona de confort; por zonas. The adjective is zonal. Distinguish from área (area — calculated surface or zone), sector (sector — professional or urban division), and territorio (territory — under jurisdiction).
Common mistake
Zona de confort = comfort zone (fully naturalised). Zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE) = low emission zone (LEZ) — increasingly frequent in urban planning discourse. Don't confuse zona (a defined area) with región (administrative/geographic subdivision). 'Time zone' = huso horario (not *zona horaria).