No. 308 in Romanian
zonă
"Zonă" in Romanian means "area" or "zone" in English.
In a sentence
Această zonă este cunoscută pentru peisajele sale pitorești.
This area is known for its picturesque landscapes.
Here, 'zonă' is used to refer to a geographical region distinguished by a specific characteristic or quality.
Zona de confort poate limita dezvoltarea personală.
The comfort zone can limit personal growth.
In this instance, 'zonă' is employed metaphorically to indicate a psychological state or space defined by familiarity and a lack of challenge.
Locuiesc într-o zonă cu acces rapid la transport public.
I live in an area with quick access to public transport.
This use of 'zonă' describes a specific part of a city or urban environment characterized by convenient public transportation.
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