Translation of Spanish word "el país" to English
el país
/el pa.ˈis/
Meaning
NounThe territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc.
How to use
El país ('country') is masculine (plural: los países). Note the accent mark on the i.
🇬🇧 English
country
Example
España es un país hermoso.
Spain is a beautiful country.
Viajo a otro país.
I am traveling to another country.
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Common phrases
- país de origen— country of origin
- país extranjero— foreign country
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What does the Spanish word "el país" mean?▼
The Spanish word "el país" means "country" in English.
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