territorio
masc.noun
1. territory, land
an area of land with defined borders
Common combinations
- territorio nacional — national territory
- territorio extranjero — foreign territory
- territorio ocupado — occupied territory
- El río marca la frontera del territorio.The river marks the border of the territory.
- El país controla todo su territorio.The country controls all its territory.
- La ley se aplica en todo el territorio nacional.The law applies throughout the national territory.
2. territory, sphere of influence
an area controlled or influenced by someone
Common combinations
- defender el territorio — defend territory
- ganar territorio — gain territory
- entrar en un territorio — enter a territory
- El perro defiende su territorio.The dog defends its territory.
- La empresa quiere entrar en nuevos territorios.The company wants to enter new territories.
- El ejército avanzó y ganó territorio.The army advanced and gained territory.
Same root
Phrases with this word
ganar territorioperder territorioterritorio nacional