línea de demarcación (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
Part of Speech
Noun phrase
Phonetic transcription
liˈne.a de ðe.maɾ.kaˈθjon
Translations
demarcation line
Usage in Spanish
"línea de demarcación" is a term commonly used in both oral and written Spanish. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or geographical discussions. The frequency of use depends on the context but is more common in written form due to its technical nature.
Example Sentences
La línea de demarcación separa claramente los territorios de los dos países.
The demarcation line clearly separates the territories of the two countries.
El investigador trazó una línea de demarcación entre los diferentes tipos de especies.
The researcher drew a demarcation line between the different species.
Idiomatic Expressions
1. Cruzar la línea de demarcación
Meaning: To exceed boundaries or limits.
Example: No debes cruzar la línea de demarcación en tu relación laboral.
You should not cross the demarcation line in your working relationship.
2. Estar bordeando la línea de demarcación
Meaning: To be very close to a limit or boundary.
Example: El país está bordeando la línea de demarcación en términos de recursos naturales.
The country is bordering on the demarcation line in terms of natural resources.
3. Poner una línea de demarcación
Meaning: To establish clear boundaries.
Example: Es importante poner una línea de demarcación entre el trabajo y la vida personal.
It is important to establish a demarcation line between work and personal life.
Etymology
"Línea" comes from the Latin word "linea," and "demarcación" comes from the verb "demarcar," which is derived from the prefix "de-" (meaning "from") and the verb "marcar" (meaning "to mark").