No. 8,346 in Spanish
prefectura
A "prefectura" is a district or area governed by a prefect or a governmental administrative office.
In a sentence
La prefectura local ha anunciado nuevas medidas de seguridad.
The local prefecture has announced new security measures.
In this sentence, 'prefectura' is used to refer to a jurisdictional office or authority within a given region.
En Japón, la prefectura de Kioto es conocida por su rica historia y cultura.
In Japan, the Kyoto prefecture is known for its rich history and culture.
Here, 'prefectura' denotes a regional or administrative division, as in certain countries like Japan.
Voy a visitar la sede de la prefectura para realizar algunos trámites.
I am going to visit the prefecture's headquarters to complete some paperwork.
In this context, 'prefectura' refers to the physical office of an administrative authority.
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