Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
País: country
país
Pronunciation: pah-EES (stress the capital letters)
País means “country” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: country
- How to say it: pah-EES
- Gender: el país
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “país” means and how to use it
País means “country” as a nation. The accent shows that the stress falls on the last syllable.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el país (masculine)
- Plural: los países
Examples with audio
- Colombia es un país muy bonito.Colombia is a very beautiful country.
- ¿De qué país eres?What country are you from?
- Quiero conocer otros países.I want to visit other countries.
Usage tip
The plural is “países,” with the accent kept on the i. Do not confuse país (nation) with campo (countryside) or pueblo (town).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “country” in Spanish?
“country” in Spanish is “país.” It is pronounced pah-EES, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “país”?
Say pah-EES. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “país” masculine or feminine?
País is masculine: “el país.” The plural is “países.”
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