colonia

colony

noun koh-LOH-nyah Less Common

Origin: From Latin colonia (settlement).

Also means

cologne (scent); neighbourhood (Mexico)

Usage Note

Colonia has three distinct meanings depending on context: a historical or political colony, a fragrance (short for agua de colonia, 'eau de cologne'), and in Mexico a residential neighbourhood or district (la Colonia Roma en la Ciudad de México). This last sense does not apply in Spain, where barrio is used instead, so learners should be aware of the regional split.

Examples

"La colonia francesa en Marruecos tuvo larga historia."

Natural Translation

The French colony in Morocco had a long history.

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