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    País (en. Country)

    /paˈis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Territory under the sovereignty of a state.
    Spain is a European country.
    España es un país europeo.
    A group of people who inhabit the same territory and share a culture and language.
    The country where I live has a rich cultural diversity.
    El país donde vivo tiene una rica diversidad cultural.
    A geographical area that has its own characteristics.
    The country has mountains, rivers, and plains.
    El país tiene montañas, ríos y llanuras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pagus' which means 'district' or 'village'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land of wonders
    A place or situation that seems very attractive or pleasant.
    país de las maravillas
    abroad
    It refers to being in a place that is not one's own country.
    fuera del país
    neighboring country
    It refers to a country that shares borders with another.
    país vecino

    Related Words

    nation
    A group of people with a common culture and history.
    nación
    state
    A politically organized entity with a government.
    estado
    territory
    Area of the Earth's surface that is part of a country or state.
    territorio

    Slang Meanings

    A people or country associated with a specific culture.
    That song is very typical of my country.
    Esa canción es muy típica de mi país.
    Sometimes used to refer to a place in a colloquial manner.
    I'm going to my country for vacation.
    Voy a mi país a pasar las vacaciones.