English–Spanish

“immigration authorities” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiɣɾa/

Example

¿Viste a la migra en la frontera?

Did you see the immigration authorities at the border?

Illustration for migra (immigration authorities)

How to say “immigration authorities” in Spanish

“Immigration authorities” in Spanish is migra.

Immigration officers in marked vehicles conducting a street check.

Full entry for migra: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with migra

Escóndete de la migra si no tienes papeles.

Hide from the immigration authorities if you don't have papers.

Tips for using migra

  • Informal term with sometimes hostile connotations commonly heard in U.S. Spanish, and neutral alternatives include la oficina de inmigración or las autoridades migratorias.

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