Paraguay Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɛɹəˌɡweɪ

PAIR-uh-gway

UK

ˌpærəˈɡwaɪ

pah-ruh-GWY

Definition

Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. Its capital city is Asunción.

Usage & Nuances

Always capitalized as a proper noun. Used primarily to refer to the country, but can also describe things from there, such as 'Paraguay tea' (yerba mate). Pronounced /ˌpær.əˈɡwaɪ/.

• Spanish: Paraguay
• Portuguese (BR): Paraguai
• Portuguese (PT): Paraguai
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴拉圭
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴拉圭
• Hindi: पराग्वे
• Arabic: باراغواي
• Bengali: প্যারাগুয়ে
• Russian: Парагвай
• Japanese: パラグアイ
• Vietnamese: Paraguay
• Korean: 파라과이
• Turkish: Paraguay
• Urdu: پیراگوئے
• Indonesian: Paraguay

Example Sentences

Paraguay is in South America.

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The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.

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People in Paraguay speak Spanish and Guaraní.

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I've always wanted to visit Paraguay and see the beautiful nature there.

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Did you know that Paraguay produces a lot of electricity from its rivers?

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My friend moved to Paraguay last year for work.

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