exilio

ek-SEE-lyoh/eɡˈsiljo/

“exilio” means “exile” in Spanish (the state of being barred from one's native country).

exile

Also: banishment

NounmB2

General

A solitary traveler walking away from a distant, colorful village towards a vast, empty horizon.

📝 In Action

El poeta vivió muchos años en el exilio.

The poet lived in exile for many years.

Muchos científicos partieron al exilio durante la guerra civil.

Many scientists went into exile during the civil war.

El exilio forzado es una de las experiencias más duras para un ser humano.

Forced exile is one of the hardest experiences for a human being.

Word Connections

Synonyms

destierro (banishment)
ostracismo (ostracism/exclusion)

Antonyms

repatriación (repatriation)
retorno (return)

Common Collocations

vivir en el exilio – to live in exile
exilio político – political exile
camino al exilio – on the road to exile

Idioms & Expressions

exilio dorado – living in luxury while away from home (usually after losing power)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "exilio" in Spanish:

banishment→exile→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exilio

Question 1 of 3

Which of these phrases correctly means 'He is in exile'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

exiliar(to exile) — Verb

exiliado(exiled person) — Noun

autoexilio(self-exile) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

auxilioconciliodomicilio

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'exsilium,' which comes from 'ex-' (out) and 'solum' (soil or ground). It literally describes the act of being sent away from your home soil.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: exileFrench: exilItalian: esilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'exilio' the same as 'destierro'?

They are very similar. 'Exilio' is usually used for political reasons, while 'destierro' (literally 'un-earthing') is a more traditional term for being legally banished from a specific territory.

Can I use 'exilio' for a temporary trip?

No. 'Exilio' implies a forced or very serious long-term separation from your country. For a simple trip or move, use 'viaje' or 'mudanza'.

What does 'autoexilio' mean?

It refers to a 'self-exile,' when someone chooses to leave their country and stay away because they don't feel safe or welcome, even if they weren't officially deported.