Laos Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫaʊs/, /ˈɫɑoʊs/, /ˈɫeɪoʊs

LOWSS, LAH-ohss, LAY-ohss

UK

ˈlaʊs

LOWSS

Definition

Laos is a country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Myanmar.

Usage & Nuances

'Laos' is always capitalized as it is a proper noun. Used mainly to refer to the country or things related to it (people: 'Laotian'; language: 'Lao'). Not to be confused with 'lao', which means 'old' in Spanish.

• Spanish: Laos
• Portuguese (BR): Laos
• Portuguese (PT): Laos
• Chinese (Simplified): 老挝
• Chinese (Traditional): 老撾
• Hindi: लाओस
• Arabic: لاوس
• Bengali: লাওস
• Russian: Лаос
• Japanese: ラオス
• Vietnamese: Lào
• Korean: 라오스
• Turkish: Laos
• Urdu: لاوس
• Indonesian: Laos

Example Sentences

Laos is a landlocked country in Asia.

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The capital of Laos is Vientiane.

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Many people in Laos speak the Lao language.

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I tried some amazing food when I visited Laos last year.

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Have you ever heard traditional music from Laos?

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Flights to Laos can sometimes be expensive, so plan ahead.

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