territorial

relating to or connected with a particular area of land, sea, or air space

territorial, de un territorio

• a territorial dispute
• be territorial about something

Collocations territorial waters · territorial disputes

• The country has a long-standing territorial dispute with its neighbor.

  El país tiene un largo conflicto territorial con su vecino.

showing or feeling strong dislike of other people entering your area, especially in order to protect a place that you consider to be yours

defensivo, territorial (en sentido figurado)

• be territorial about something

Collocations territorial behavior · territorial instincts

• He can be quite territorial when it comes to his personal space.

  Puede ser bastante defensivo cuando se trata de su espacio personal.