outside countries

[/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈkʌntriz/]
noun phrase
países estrangeiros / países externos
1. nations or sovereign states that are geographically or politically separate from a reference country or region
Trade agreements with outside countries have boosted our economy.
Acordos comerciais com países estrangeiros aumentaram nossa economia.
2. foreign nations; countries beyond one's own borders
She has lived and worked in several outside countries throughout her career.
Ela viveu e trabalhou em vários países estrangeiros ao longo de sua carreira.
3. third-party nations not directly involved in a specific bilateral relationship or agreement
The conflict required intervention from outside countries to reach a peace agreement.
O conflito exigiu intervenção de países estrangeiros para alcançar um acordo de paz.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese political, economic, and diplomatic discourse when discussing international relations, trade partnerships, and foreign policy. In Brazil, discussions about outside countries often relate to MERCOSUL agreements and South American trade relations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreign countriesexternal nationsoverseas countriesthird countriesforeign nations
Antonyms / Antônimos
domestic countrieshome countrynative land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
países estrangeiros
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian Portuguese
países externos
alternative formal term, often used in diplomatic contexts
Colloquial Brazilian
países de fora
informal, conversational usage
Portugal
países estrangeiros
standard Portuguese usage, identical to Brazilian formal variant

Related Words

international relationsforeign affairsbilateral agreementssovereigntybordersinternational trade

Related Idioms & Phrases

foreign relations
international diplomacy
cross-border trade
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