How to Say ‘The State’ in Mexican Spanish
El Estado
ehl ehs-tah-doh
[ehl ehs-tah-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: El Estado refers to government rather than a geographic state.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Spanish-speaking countries, 'El Estado' often implies not just government, but the entire ruling entity.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[ehl]
the
Definite article used before singular or plural nouns that are specific or certain.
El libro es interesante.
The book is interesting.
Estado
[ehs-tah-doh]
state
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
El Estado debe proteger a sus ciudadanos.
The State must protect its citizens.
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