From overseas Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈoʊvɝˈsiz
FRUM oh-ver-SEEZ
fɹˈɒm/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz
from oh-vuh-SEEZ
Definición
Coming from another country, especially one separated by sea or ocean. Often used to describe imported products, people, or ideas.
Uso & Matices
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used in business, education, and travel contexts. Not limited to literal sea travel—applies to any foreign country. Similar to 'from abroad', but 'overseas' often emphasizes distance or a different continent.
Spanish: del extranjero - de ultramarPortuguese (BR): do exteriorPortuguese (PT): do estrangeiroChinese (Simplified): 来自海外Chinese (Traditional): 來自海外Hindi: विदेश सेArabic: من الخارجBengali: বিদেশ থেকেRussian: из-за границыJapanese: 海外からVietnamese: từ nước ngoàiKorean: 해외에서Turkish: yurtdışındanUrdu: بیرون ملک سےIndonesian: dari luar negeri
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I have a friend from overseas.
basic
She bought chocolate from overseas.
basic
The package came from overseas.
basic
My cousin just moved here from overseas for university.
natural
Many products from overseas are popular in local stores now.
natural
He brings back souvenirs from overseas every time he travels.
natural