Spanish word

migrar

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈɣɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbmigrate

Example

Durante el invierno, las aves migran al sur.

During the winter, the birds migrate south.

Illustration for migrar (migrate)

More examples

Muchas personas migran por razones económicas.

Many people migrate for economic reasons.

Core concept

A V-shaped flock of birds heading south for the season.

Common phrases

  • migrar por razones económicas

    migrate for economic reasons

  • migrar hacia la ciudad

    migrate to the city

  • migrar de un país a otro

    migrate from one country to another

Similar words

mudarse: Settle into a new residence after changing homes.
moverse: Make a physical movement or change of posture, from small shifts to walking.
trasladarse: Move to a different site for work, study, or official business, usually temporarily.
emigrar: Move out of one's country to live in another country on a permanent or long-term basis.

Definition in Spanish

Trasladarse de un lugar a otro, temporal o permanentemente, aplicado tanto a animales como a personas.

Word origin

From Latin migrare meaning 'to move', the root migr- 'move or change place' developed into Spanish migrar.

Usage tips

  • Use migrar for seasonal or large-scale movements of animals and people, but use mudarse for changing residence and emigrar/inmigrar to specify leaving or entering a country.

Other meanings

  • emigrateverb
  • transitionverb

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