No. 12,842 in Spanish
pais
"País" means "country" in English.
In a sentence
Mi país tiene una rica cultura.
My country has a rich culture.
In this sentence, 'país' is used to refer to one's native or home country.
Visitamos un país extranjero durante las vacaciones.
We visited a foreign country during the holidays.
Here, 'país' refers to a geographic entity, emphasizing its foreignness.
En el país se celebran muchas festividades tradicionales.
In the country, many traditional festivities are celebrated.
In this context, 'país' refers generally to the nation as a setting for activities and events.
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