en el extranjero /enelˌekstɾaŋxˈeɾo/ · adverb · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "abroad".

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Source term
abroad
Translation
en el extranjero
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form en el extranjero
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + en el extranjero
Examples
A menudo necesitamos en el extranjero.
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Example Sentences

Ella estudia en el extranjero en Italia este año.

English: She studies abroad in Italy this year.

B1 · modesOfTravel

Nunca he viajado al extranjero.

English: I have never travelled abroad before.

B1 · modesOfTravel

Trabaja en el extranjero para su empresa.

English: He works abroad for his company.

B1 · modesOfTravel

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