Emigrados (en. Emigrants)

[emiˈɣɾaðos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who move from one country to another.
Emigrants often face challenges when adapting to a new culture.
Los emigrados a menudo enfrentan desafíos al adaptarse a una nueva cultura.
Individuals seeking better opportunities abroad.
Many emigrants left their home in search of a better future.
Muchos emigrados dejaron su hogar en busca de un futuro mejor.
Those who renounce their original nationality.
Emigrants sometimes lose contact with their homeland.
Los emigrados a veces pierden el contacto con su tierra natal.

Etymology

From Latin 'emigrandus', which means 'one who must emigrate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mass migration
Significant movement of people leaving their country.
emigración masiva
life of an emigrant
Experience of a person living outside their homeland.
vida de emigrado
to emigrate out of necessity
Leaving a country due to unfavorable conditions.
emigrar por necesidad

Related Words

immigrants
People who arrive in a new country to settle.
inmigrados
asylum seekers
Individuals seeking refuge in another country due to persecution.
asilados
repatriates
People who return to their country of origin.
repatriados
expatriates
Individuals who live temporarily or permanently in a country different from their nationality.
expatriados

Slang Meanings

Kid
In some places, emigrants coming from Guatemala are called patojo.
En algunos lugares, llaman patojo a los emigrados que vienen de Guatemala.
Ponytail
It refers to those who have emigrated and still maintain customs from their country.
Se refiere a quienes han emigrado y todavía mantienen costumbres de su país.