Comprehensive Spanish Immigration and Migration Vocabulary for Learners
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La migración
The movement of people from one place to another, often across borders.
La inmigración
The act of entering a country to live there permanently.
La emigración
The act of leaving one's country to live in another.
El / la inmigrante
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
La frontera
The boundary or limit separating two countries.
Huir / escapar
To flee or escape from a place, often for safety.
El asilo
Protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution in their home country.
El permiso de entrada
Authorization to enter a country, often required for non-citizens.
La residencia
The status of living in a country as a resident, often requiring legal permission.
La ciudadanía
The status of being a legal member of a state, with associated rights and responsibilities.
La visa
A document that allows a person to enter, stay, or leave a country for a specified time.
El pasaporte
An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel internationally.
El control de la aduana
The process of inspecting goods and people entering or leaving a country to ensure compliance with laws.
Cruzar
To cross over, often referring to crossing borders.
Violar la ley
To break or violate the law.
Los derechos
The legal entitlements or freedoms that individuals have.
El abogado / la abogada
A lawyer, a professional who practices law and represents clients.
Legal / ilegal
Legal refers to actions permitted by law, while illegal refers to actions prohibited by law.
Los indocumentados
Individuals who do not have legal documentation to reside in a country.
Los documentos / la documentación
The papers or materials that provide proof of identity, residency, or legal status.
Deportar / deportación
To remove a person from a country, often due to illegal status; deportation is the act of doing so.
La salida voluntaria
The act of leaving a country voluntarily, often to avoid deportation.
Detener / detención
To stop or arrest someone; detention is the act of holding someone in custody.
El departamento de inmigración
The government agency responsible for managing immigration and citizenship matters.
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