Spanish word

inmigrante

Pronunciation

IPA/immiˈɣɾante/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)immigrant

Example

En la ciudad viven muchos inmigrantes.

Many immigrants live in the city.

Illustration for inmigrante (immigrant)

More examples

¿Conoces a algún inmigrante en tu barrio?

Do you know any immigrants in your neighborhood?

Core concept

New resident arriving from another country with the intent to settle.

Common phrases

  • inmigrante indocumentado

    undocumented immigrant

  • servicios para inmigrantes

    services for immigrants

  • estatus de inmigrante

    immigrant status

Similar words

migrante: Moves between regions or countries for work or livelihood, not necessarily settling permanently.
emigrante: Leaves the country of birth to move and live in a different country.
refugiado: Flees persecution, war, or serious danger and seeks protection in another country.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que llega a un país distinto al suyo para establecer allí su residencia, de forma temporal o permanente.

Word origin

Derived from Latin immigrans via Late Latin, from in- 'into' + migrāre 'to move', indicating entry into and settlement in a country.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses a single m in inmigrante, unlike English immigrant with double m, which leads English-speaker spelling mistakes.

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