Usage Note
Territorio refers to land under a jurisdiction (territorio nacional, 'national territory') but also to a broader geographic area. Territorio de ultramar is 'overseas territory'. Do not confuse with terreno ('terrain, plot of land'), which is more physical and specific. The adjective is territorial.
Examples
"El ejército defendió su territorio."
Natural Translation
The army defended its territory.
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