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"Country" in Spanish: país
el país
A country is el país. It is masculine. Keep the accent: país, not pais.
How to pronounce país: audio and sound guideIntro
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How to pronounce país
Say it
pah-EES
/pa.ˈis/
pah-EES. Stress EES. Two syllables.
"Country" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el país | the country Nation. | Nation. |
| mi país | my country Origin talk. | Origin talk. |
| otro país | another country Travel plans. | Travel plans. |
| países vecinos | neighboring countries Regional talk. | Regional talk. |
How to use país in real life
- 1Intro
¿De qué país eres?
What country are you from?
Friendly ask.
- 2Travel
Visito este país por primera vez.
I'm visiting this country for the first time.
Tourist line.
- 3News
Cada país tiene reglas distintas.
Each country has different rules.
Border tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with país
Incorrect: La país es grande.
Correct: El país es grande.
País is masculine: el país.
Incorrect: Amo mi pais.
Correct: Amo mi país.
Write the accent: país.
Good to know
Good to knowPaís means country as a nation. Campo means countryside. Don't mix país and campo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting another traveler
ChatPal
¿De qué país vienes?
What country are you coming from?
You
De mi país, Canadá.
From my country, Canada.
ChatPal
Qué lejos. ¿Cuánto dura el vuelo?
So far. How long is the flight?
You
Unas seis horas.
About six hours.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Country" in Spanish
Gender of país?
Masculine: el país.
Why the accent?
País needs the accent on í.
Country vs countryside?
País is the nation; campo is countryside.
Pronounce país?
pah-EES, two clear syllables.
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