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nation in Portuguese

nation in Portuguese is nação, estado — nation means a large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.

nation in Portuguese

nação
noun
estado
noun
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.

What does "nation" mean?

  1. noun A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
    "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions."
  2. noun A country, especially as a political and territorial unit.
    "Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete."
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nation in a sentence

  • The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions.
  • The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader.
  • Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete.
  • The island nation relies on fishing and tourism to support its people.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nation" in Portuguese?
"nation" in Portuguese is nação, estado. nation means: A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
How do you use "nation" in a sentence?
Example: "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions." In Portuguese, "nation" is nação, estado.
Are there other ways to say "nation" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "nation": nação, estado.
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