How to Say "fatherland" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fatherland” is “patria” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El presidente habló de la necesidad de proteger la patria.
The president spoke about the necessity of protecting the homeland.
Siento un gran amor por mi patria, aunque viva lejos.
I feel a great love for my country, even though I live far away.
Volvió a su patria después de muchos años de exilio.
He returned to his homeland after many years of exile.
Always Feminine
'Patria' is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' before it, even though it doesn't end in '-a' in the traditional sense.
Using 'País' vs. 'Patria'
Mistake: “Using 'país' when trying to express a deep, emotional connection.”
Correction: Use 'patria' when discussing national identity, pride, or duty. Use 'país' for geographical or administrative descriptions ('Mi país es grande').
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