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exteriores

exterior

adjective noun ehks-teh-RYOH-rehs Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Origin: Latin exterior, comparative of exterus (outside)

Also means

foreign (affairs)

Usage Note

Exteriores is the plural form of exterior, used as both adjective (espacios exteriores — outdoor spaces) and noun. Ministerio de Exteriores is the standard Spanish name for the foreign affairs ministry (equivalent to 'State Department'). The seed lists it as an adjective but the plural noun sense is equally common in formal and political contexts.

Examples

"El Ministerio de Exteriores emitió un comunicado oficial."

Natural Translation

The Foreign Ministry issued an official statement.

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