territory

territorio

Zona que una persona, un animal o un grupo posee, controla o reclama como propia.

En inglés sencillo: An area of land that a person, animal, or group owns, controls, or claims as theirs.

• The dog defended its territory.
• The army moved into enemy territory.
• Two countries claim the same territory near the border.

Sinónimos: land, domain

Expresiones frecuentes: enemy territory, defend territory, claim territory

territorio

Gran extensión de tierra, especialmente si pertenece a un país o está bajo su control.

En inglés sencillo: A large area of land, especially one belonging to or controlled by a country.

• The island is a British territory.
• The army crossed into enemy territory.
• Several territories gained independence last century.

Sinónimos: region, area

Expresiones frecuentes: national territory, disputed territory, overseas territory

terreno, ámbito

Área de responsabilidad, poder o actividad que alguien considera suya.

En inglés sencillo: An area of responsibility, power, or activity that someone considers their own.

• Sales is her territory.
• He felt that the new manager was invading his territory.
• Each department fiercely protected its territory during the reorganization.

Sinónimos: domain, province, sphere

Expresiones frecuentes: someone’s territory, protect your territory, invade someone’s territory