regione
La regione Lombardia è famosa per i suoi laghi.
The Lombardy region is famous for its lakes.
A geographic area within a country, often with administrative or cultural significance.
La regione Toscana produce vino di alta qualità.
The Tuscany region produces high-quality wine.
Ogni regione d'Italia ha la sua cucina tipica.
Every region of Italy has its own typical cuisine.
In Italy, 'regione' refers to the first-level administrative divisions of the state, similar to states or provinces in other countries.
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Regional vs. Administrative
While 'regione' can mean any geographic area, in Italy it specifically refers to the 20 administrative divisions. For general areas, consider 'zona' or 'area'.
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Capitalization
When referring to specific Italian regions (e.g., Lombardia, Toscana), capitalize the proper noun. For general use, keep it lowercase: 'una regione montuosa' (a mountainous region).
Word Origin
From Latin 'regio' (direction, boundary, district), derived from 'regere' (to rule, direct).
Usage Notes
In Italy, 'regione' is a technical term for the 20 administrative divisions with their own governments, established in the 1970s. The term can also refer to any geographic area with distinct characteristics.