mainland
Significado
the principal landmass of a country or continent, the largest part of a land area, the primary land compared to surrounding islands, the central part of a geographical region
El término se refiere a la parte principal y más extensa de un territorio, en contraste con las islas o territorios más pequeños que lo rodean. Se utiliza para describir la porción de tierra que constituye el núcleo de un país o continente, diferenciándola de las áreas insulares. Por ejemplo, cuando se habla de "la península ibérica" como el continente principal en comparación con las Islas Baleares.
💡 While "mainland" is often used to refer specifically to the largest landmass in a given context, it is important to avoid conflating it with terms like "continent" or "country," as it may not encompass all territories associated with a nation.
Frases de Ejemplo
Palabra en Contexto
After
a
week
on
the
small
island
,
Leyla
felt
a
strange
blend
of
relief
and
apprehension
as
the
ferry
approached
the
mainland
.
She
had
enjoyed
the
slow
pace
and
quiet
mornings
,
but
she
knew
her
return
meant
facing
a
crowded
commute
and
longer
working
hours
.
As
the
silhouette
of
the
port
became
clearer
,
she
checked
her
phone
to
confirm
the
time
and
rehearsed
the
sequence
of
tasks
that
would
help
her
settle
back
into
her
routine
.
Although
the
city's
noise
and
hurried
footsteps
seemed
overwhelming
at
first
,
she
approached
the
change
methodically
and
allowed
herself
a
brief
coffee
at
a
caf
é
near
the
terminal
.
By
the
time
she
boarded
the
bus
,
the
rhythm
of
familiar
streets
reassured
her
,
and
she
realized
that
balancing
island
calm
with
mainland
obligations
was
something
she
could
manage
.
Usos Comunes
mainland China
mainland Europe
mainland population
Palabras Relacionadas
No olvides nunca "mainland"
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