How to Say "foreign-made" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “foreign-made” is “importado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Este queso es importado de Francia.
This cheese is imported from France.
Prefiero comprar ropa importada porque es de mejor calidad.
I prefer buying imported clothes because they are better quality.
Los coches importados son muy caros en este país.
Imported cars are very expensive in this country.
Matching the Noun
This word must match the thing it describes. Use 'importado' for masculine items (el carro) and 'importada' for feminine items (la fruta).
Placement
In Spanish, you usually place this word AFTER the object you are talking about, like 'un reloj importado' (an imported watch).
The 'Important' Mix-up
Mistake: “Es un documento muy importado.”
Correction: Es un documento muy importante. Use 'importante' for 'important' and 'importado' for things brought from another country.
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