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/paˈis/

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Translation

country, nation

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Word origin

Borrowed from French pays, from Late Latin pagensis ('inhabitant of a district'), from Latin pagus ('rural district, country').

Origin
Latin
Root
pagus
English cognates
pagan, peasant

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpaísesirregular

Examples

Europa .

It is the most visited country in Europe every summer.

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Each country has its own traditions and customs.

Emigró .

She emigrated to another country in search of better opportunities.

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I have travelled half the country in this car.

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The country is living through a very difficult crisis this year.

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The country is going through a very difficult crisis.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 9: país, lindo, agente and 6 more words.