Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Country" in Portuguese: país
o país
Country (nation) in Portuguese is o país (masculine). Meu país is my country; outros países are other countries. Campo or interior means countryside, not país.
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How to pronounce país
Say it
pah-EESS
/pa.ˈis/
pah-EESS. Stress EESS; ís sounds like ees.
"Country" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o país | the country (nation) Default political geography. | Default political geography. |
| meu país | my country Personal origin. | Personal origin. |
| outros países | other countries Plural: países. | Plural: países. |
| país vizinho | neighboring country Border talk. | Border talk. |
| código do país | country code Phones and forms. | Phones and forms. |
How to use país in real life
- 1Airport chat
Qual é o seu país de origem?
What is your country of origin?
País de origem appears on forms.
- 2News talk
Esse país mudou as regras de visto.
That country changed the visa rules.
Esse país points to a nation.
- 3Travel dreams
Quero visitar vários países no próximo ano.
I want to visit several countries next year.
Países is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with país
Incorrect: A país é grande.
Correct: O país é grande.
País is masculine: o país.
Incorrect: Moro no country Brasil.
Correct: Moro no país Brasil. / Moro no Brasil.
Use país for nation; countryside is campo.
Good to know
Brazilians say país for the nation and often feel pride talking about meu país. Do not use país for rural areas—that is interior, sítio, or campo. País also shows up in país tropical as a cultural nickname for Brazil.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Language exchange intros
ChatPal
De qual país você veio?
Which country did you come from?
You
Do meu país no norte da Europa.
From my country in northern Europe.
ChatPal
Que legal. Seu país fala inglês?
Cool. Does your country speak English?
You
Em parte. Quero conhecer outros países também.
Partly. I want to know other countries too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Country" in Portuguese
País vs campo?
País is nation; campo/interior is countryside.
Plural of país?
Países.
How do I say my country?
Meu país.
Gender?
Masculine: o país.
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