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sector

sector

noun sehk-TOHR Common

Origin: From Latin sector (cutter), from secare (to cut).

Also means

area

Usage Note

Sector is used for an economic sector (sector privado/público), a geographic area, or a segment of society. It is a direct cognate of English 'sector' and presents no false-friend risk. The plural is sectores.

Examples

"El sector tecnológico crece cada año."

Natural Translation

The technology sector grows every year.

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