No. 10,111 in Catalan
pais
"Pais" in Catalan means "country" or "nation" in English.
In a sentence
El meu país és molt bonic.
My country is very beautiful.
In this sentence, 'país' refers to a nation or state which is considered one's home.
Viatgem a països estrangers per conèixer cultures noves.
We travel to foreign countries to learn about new cultures.
Here, 'països' (plural of 'país') refers to different nations or geographical regions with distinct cultural identities.
Aquest poble té un aire de país desconegut.
This village has the atmosphere of an unknown land.
In this context, 'país' refers to a general area or region, not necessarily a defined nation, often used metaphorically.
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