Estados Unidos
United States
Language note: Pronunciation resembles English, but slightly different in sound.
Culture note: Portugal has historical ties with the U.S., making this a common reference.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Estados
[es-TAH-doosh]
United
Part of the name for the United States.
'Estados' Unidos é um país.
'United' States is a country.
Unidos
[oo-NEE-doosh]
States
Refers to a governmental division part of a federal country.
Os 'Estados' têm suas próprias leis.
The 'States' have their own laws.
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