Portuguese Word · Beginner
país
country
Pronunciation: /paˈis/
Meaning
country; land (a region inhabited by a particular people or characterised by a certain feature)
Example
O Uruguai foi uma colónia, depois uma província, e hoje é um país.
Uruguay was a colony, then a province, and today it's a country.
Practice tips
- Practice país out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.