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I have been to the USA vs I have been to America

Both phrases are fine/correct. However, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I have been to the USA' is more formal and specific, referring to the country by its official name. 'I have been to America' is more casual and can refer to the United States or the continent as a whole.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I have been to the USA"

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has visited the United States. It is a formal way to refer to the country.

Examples:

  • I have been to the USA several times for work.
  • She dreams of traveling to the USA one day.
  • Have you ever been to the USA?
  • He mentioned his trip to the USA in his presentation.
  • The USA is a beautiful country to explore.
  • Apr 4, 2012 ... Keith Bradford said: However, this is not a general rule. As a European I can say "I have been to the USA twice, for a few ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... I have been to the USA, UK(I live there) France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco and Italy.
  • Aug 29, 2018 ... My point is, the answer to Ivan's question is "Not only is it OK, it's actually necessary." The opposite answer: I have been to the USA ...
  • Dec 8, 2017 ... Open in App. Sign In. I have been to the USA before on a J1 visa, what are the chances of getting F1 visa approved? All related (42).
  • Jun 11, 2015 ... I have been to the USA three times some years without any problem. Think how many times people on business may have to go? UKLizzie ·. 9 ...
  • Jun 2, 2021 ... I have been to the USA for 1 year. I have an F-1 (I-20 form). Can I work as a flight instructor?
  • Dec 14, 2016 ... Among the many perks of my job is the opportunity to travel. In the last fortnight I have been to the USA, Germany and The Netherlands, ...
  • Aug 1, 2017 ... I have been to the USA before, but never alone. This is my first ever solo flight so I'm quite nervous when it comes to border control. Am I ...
  • Also, hoping that given I have been to the USA like 12 times before this, would add some kind of value to it. I guess (rightfully or wrongfully) I would be ...
  • Since then I have been to the USA many times, for work, for business, for pleasure. I have been East and West, North and South. Yosemite National Park is ...

Alternatives:

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

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I have been to America"

This phrase is more casual and can refer to either the United States or the continent of America. It is a broader term compared to 'USA.'

Examples:

  • I have been to America a few times.
  • She wants to explore more of America.
  • Have you traveled to America before?
  • He mentioned his trip to America in his blog.
  • America is a diverse continent with many cultures.
  • 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 America.
  • I have traveled to the Americas.
  • I have been to the US.
  • I have been to North America.
  • I have explored America.

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