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foreign countries

[/ˈfɒrən ˈkʌntrɪz/]
nounpl: foreign countries
países estrangeiros
1. Nations or states that are not one's own; lands outside the borders of one's native country
She has traveled to many foreign countries throughout her career.
Ela viajou para muitos países estrangeiros ao longo de sua carreira.
2. Territories under different political sovereignty or jurisdiction
The government imposed tariffs on goods from foreign countries.
O governo impôs tarifas sobre bens provenientes de países estrangeiros.
Synonyms
overseas nationsforeign landsalien countriesexternal nations
Antonyms
home countrynative landdomestic territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
países estrangeiros
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
países estrangeiros
Common in business and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
países estrangeiros
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go abroad
travel overseas
international relations
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