subdivision

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsʌb.dɪ.vɪ.zən/ AmE /ˈsʌb.dɪ.vɪ.zən/

noun en → es

1 AREA [singular] B1

a smaller area within a larger town, city, or country that has its own streets and houses

zona residencial, barrio, colonia

  • a subdivision of something

Collocations subdivision development · new residential subdivision

  • The new houses are in a quiet subdivision.

    Las nuevas casas están en una tranquila zona residencial.

2 PART [singular] B2

a smaller part of something that is separate from the main thing, or a way in which something can be divided into parts

sección, parte, división

  • subdivision of something

Collocations subdivision of a company · subdivision of tasks

  • The project was divided into several subdivisions.

    El proyecto se dividió en varias secciones.