country
A specific area of land that has its own government, laws, and flag. It can also refer to rural areas located outside of big cities and towns.
Exemplos
3 de 5I want to travel to a different country this summer.
I want to travel to a different country this summer.
The country maintains stable diplomatic relations with its neighbors.
The country maintains stable diplomatic relations with its neighbors.
Which country are you from?
Which country are you from?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Imagine a 'count' (a nobleman) standing on a map of his 'country'.
Quiz rápido
France is a very beautiful _______ in Europe.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: country
Exemplos
I want to travel to a different country this summer.
everydayI want to travel to a different country this summer.
The country maintains stable diplomatic relations with its neighbors.
formalThe country maintains stable diplomatic relations with its neighbors.
Which country are you from?
informalWhich country are you from?
The economic data reflects the growth of the country over the last decade.
academicThe economic data reflects the growth of the country over the last decade.
Our company is planning to expand its services to another country next year.
businessOur company is planning to expand its services to another country next year.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
country of origin
country of origin
in the country
in the country (rural area)
all over the country
all over the country
Frequentemente confundido com
'Country' refers to a political nation, while 'countryside' specifically refers to rural areas with fields and trees.
'Nation' emphasizes the people and their shared culture, whereas 'country' focuses on the physical land and government.
Notas de uso
Use 'a country' when talking about a political entity like Japan or Brazil. Use 'the country' when referring to rural, non-urban areas.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget to use 'the' when referring to rural areas; for example, they say 'I live in country' instead of 'I live in the country.'
Dica de memorização
Imagine a 'count' (a nobleman) standing on a map of his 'country'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'contree', which comes from the Latin 'contrata' meaning 'land lying opposite or before one.'
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, 'the country' is associated with a slower pace of life, farming, and nature compared to 'the city'.
Quiz rápido
France is a very beautiful _______ in Europe.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: country
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