Países Baixos
/paˈi.ziz ˈbaj.ʃus/masculine, plural
The English phrase 'Netherlands' is translated into Portuguese as Países Baixos. Wiktionary also lists Holanda and Neerlândia.
Meaning: country in northwestern Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Países Baixos | /paˈi.ziz ˈbaj.ʃus/ (Brazil) | masculine, plural |
| Holanda | /oˈlɐ̃.dɐ/ (Brazil) /ɔˈlɐ̃.dɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| Neerlândia | /ne.eʁˈlɐ̃.d͡ʒjɐ/ (Brazil) | feminine |
The phrase refers to the country in northwestern Europe.
Which one should you use?
Países Baixos is the official and more precise name for the country, whereas Holanda is commonly used in everyday speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
Países Baixos is a masculine plural noun phrase. In contrast, Holanda is a feminine singular noun. Neerlândia is a feminine noun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use Holanda to refer to the whole country, which is technically incorrect as Holland refers to specific provinces within the Netherlands.
Did you know?
- The common term Holanda comes from the Old Dutch words holt lant, which meant 'woodland'.
- In Portuguese, the official name Países Baixos is a plural noun, meaning it requires plural verbs and adjectives.
- Although Neerlândia exists in Portuguese, it is so rare that a typical Portuguese speaker might not recognize it as the Netherlands at all.
Examples in context
- Eu sou da Holanda.I am from the Netherlands.This sentence is useful for stating your origin using Holanda.Tatoeba #1125064 by alexmarcelo, translation #773439 by marloncori
- Você já foi à Holanda?Have you ever been to the Netherlands?This sentence is useful for asking about travel experience using Holanda.Tatoeba #5234549 by carlosalberto, translation #5234299 by CarpeLanam
- A Holanda é um país pequeno.The Netherlands is a small country.This sentence is useful for describing the country's size using Holanda.Tatoeba #404207 by brauliobezerra, translation #64826 by human600
- Eu estou planejando visitar os Países Baixos no próximo ano.I am planning to visit the Netherlands next year.
- Meus amigos acabaram de voltar de férias na Holanda.My friends just came back from vacation in the Netherlands.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- BeatrizVocê quer visitar os Países Baixos?Do you want to visit the Netherlands?
- FelipeSim, eu amo os Países Baixos.Yes, I love the Netherlands.
- BeatrizFelipe, os Países Baixos são lindos.Felipe, the Netherlands are beautiful.
- FelipeEu concordo com você, Beatriz.I agree with you, Beatriz.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “netherlands” translations and entries Países Baixos, Holanda, Neerlândia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Holanda, Neerlândia, Países Baixos, países baixos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
