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I have been to America vs I have been to Thailand

Both phrases are correct, but they refer to different countries. 'I have been to America' indicates that the speaker has visited the United States, while 'I have been to Thailand' means the speaker has visited the country of Thailand. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific country the speaker wants to refer to.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1462 views

I have been to America

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker has visited the United States.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has visited the country of America, which commonly refers to the United States.

Examples:

  • I have been to America several times.
  • She told me she has been to America before.
  • Have you ever been to America?
  • He dreams of going to America one day.
  • They are planning a trip to America next summer.
  • Sep 26, 2023 ...I have been to America” implies that you are no longer in America. The trip (or trips) to America is in the past. “I have gone to America” ...
  • Nov 5, 2021 ... This is the explanation I gave to a friend of mine, but she then asked the question "What about "I have been to America"?". Is the sentence ...
  • Mar 18, 2013 ... Hello, as far as I know is correct: I have been to America four times. But in my opinion is incorrect: I have gone to America four times.
  • 2. I think I can only say "I have been to America for two TIMES" rather than "two WEEK" if I want to make two sentences grammatically ...
  • Jun 30, 2019 ... Synonym for I have been to America There is no real difference in normal conversation. You can say either to mean basically the same thing.
  • Jul 5, 2013 ... I have been to America (at one or more unspecified time(s) in the past). I have been in America for the past two years (and now I've come here/ ...
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... I have been to America アメリカに行ったことがない. I have never been to America アメリカに行ったことがなかった. I had never been to America.
  • Oct 4, 2016 ... What is the difference between I have been to america and I went to america ? Similar questions. "Can we go to Peru instead of Cornwall, Dad ...
  • Apr 28, 2017 ... I am really excited to be joining the WeHaKee team as although I have been to America previously, it will be my first time at a Summer Camp ...
  • Apr 2, 2012 ... ... I have been to America before (I've had the experience of going to America before) アメリカにいったことがあります。— I have been to America ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited the United States.
  • I have traveled to the USA.
  • I have been to the US.
  • I have been to North America.
  • I have been to the States.

I have been to Thailand

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker has visited the country of Thailand.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has visited the specific country of Thailand.

Examples:

  • I have been to Thailand twice.
  • She mentioned she has been to Thailand for vacation.
  • Have you been to Thailand before?
  • He wants to go back to Thailand next year.
  • They are exploring the possibility of visiting Thailand.
  • Dec 7, 2011 ... I have been to Thailand many times in the 70's and 80's and just recently went back (to see the dentist ) there for the first time in 23yrs and ...
  • Aug 16, 2015 ... I used to plan trips a lot but nowadays I just go and don't plan anything and I have been to Thailand and other Asian countries for the past 20 ...
  • Feb 4, 2013 ... My hubby and I have been to Thailand 2 times before so it will be a very relaxing ..... I have been to Thailand twice and trained in Mauy Thai…
  • May 24, 2015 ... I have been to Thailand 6 times over the last 10 years & have explored many parts of the country, with the idea that i may sometime want to ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Thailand.
  • I have traveled to Thailand.
  • I have been to Bangkok.
  • I have explored Thailand.
  • I have experienced Thailand.

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