What is the Spanish word for "foreign"?

Learn how to say "foreign" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

foreign

Spanish

extranjero

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Alternative translations of "foreign"

foráneo
ajeno
externo

Examples of how to use "foreign" in Spanish

English
She speaks several foreign languages.
Spanish
Ella habla varios idiomas extranjeros.
English
She enjoys trying foreign foods on weekends.
Spanish
A ella le gusta probar comidas extranjeras los fines de semana.
English
The foreign guest smiled and waved politely.
Spanish
El invitado extranjero sonrió y saludó cortésmente.
English
He studies foreign languages at the university.
Spanish
Él estudia idiomas extranjeros en la universidad.
English
Foreign coins fell from the old purse.
Spanish
Monedas extranjeras cayeron del viejo bolso.

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