foreign

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foreign(
faw
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rihn
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. extranjero
This theater shows a lot of foreign films.En este cine pasan muchas películas extranjeras.
a. exterior
Foreign policy is a key issue for the new government.La política exterior es un asunto clave para el nuevo gobierno.
a. ajeno
I found it hard because the subject matter was foreign to me.Me pareció difícil porque el tema me era ajeno.
b. extraño
The body reacts when it is threatened by a foreign substance.El cuerpo reacciona cuando se ve amenazado por una sustancia extraña.
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foreign language
el idioma extranjero
foreign country
el país extranjero
foreign policy
política exterior
foreign affairs
los asuntos exteriores
foreign exchange
el mercado de divisas
foreign exchange student
estudiante extranjero de intercambio
foreign investment
la inversión extranjera
foreign relations
el asuntos exteriores
foreign currency
moneda extranjera
foreign aid
la ayuda extranjera
foreign trade
el comercio exterior
foreign language professor
profesor de lenguas extranjeras
foreign secretary
el/la canciller
direct foreign investment
la inversión extranjera directa
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