Spanish word

migratorio

Pronunciation

IPA/miɣɾaˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivemigratory

Example

La política migratoria afecta a muchas familias.

The migratory policy affects many families.

Illustration for migratorio (migratory)

More examples

Tengo dudas sobre mi situación migratoria.

I have doubts about my immigration status.

Core concept

Movement of people across national or regional borders.

Common phrases

  • situación migratoria

    immigration status

  • oficina migratoria

    immigration office

  • permiso migratorio

    residence permit

Similar words

extranjero: Pertaining to a country other than one's own or to nonnative people.
internacional: Pertaining to interactions or matters that span national boundaries.
inmigratorio: Pertaining to the arrival, admission, and settlement of people from abroad.
emigratorio: Pertaining to leaving one's country and the processes of emigration.

Definition in Spanish

Describe asuntos relacionados con la inmigración o el desplazamiento de personas entre países o regiones.

Word origin

The adjective derives from Latin migrare 'to move' through medieval Latin migratorius and denotes matters related to immigration or the movement of people.

Usage tips

  • Do not confuse it with English migratory, which commonly refers to animal movement; in Spanish migratorio mainly refers to human migration and related policies.

Other meanings

  • migration-relatedadjective

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