país
masc.noun
1. country, nation
territory organized as a state
Common combinations
- país vecino — neighboring country
- país desarrollado — developed country
- en todo el país — throughout the country
- España es un país de Europa.Spain is a country in Europe.
- ¿Cuántos países hay en América?How many countries are there in America?
- El país firmó un acuerdo.The country signed an agreement.
2. homeland, native country
one's homeland or place of origin
Common combinations
- país de origen — country of origin
- país natal — native country
- volver al país — return to the country
- Quiero volver a mi país.I want to return to my country.
- Su país natal está muy lejos.His native country is very far away.
- Vive fuera de su país desde hace diez años.He has lived outside his country for ten years.
Same root
paisano