inmigración

/een-mee-grah-SYOHN/

immigration

A family with suitcases walking toward a beautiful new city landscape under a bright sun.

Inmigración describes the process of people moving to live in a new country.

inmigración(noun)

fB1

immigration

the process of people moving to a new country

Also:

migration

the act of entering a country to settle

📝 In Action

La inmigración es un tema importante en las noticias.

Immigration is an important topic in the news.

Muchos países tienen leyes sobre la inmigración.

Many countries have laws about immigration.

Word Connections

Synonyms

entrada (entry)

Antonyms

emigración (emigration (leaving a country))

Common Collocations

leyes de inmigración – immigration laws
tasa de inmigración – immigration rate

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ción' rule

Most words ending in '-ción' are 'feminine' words, meaning you should use 'la' or 'una' with them.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Inmigración vs. Emigración

Mistake: "Using 'inmigración' when talking about people leaving a country."

Correction: Use 'inmigración' for people coming IN (like 'in'), and 'emigración' for people EXITING (like 'e').

⭐ Usage Tips

Talking about the collective

In Spanish, we often use 'la inmigración' to talk about the whole group of people who have moved to a country.

A friendly official in a blue uniform standing behind a simple wooden counter at a border crossing.

Inmigración also refers to the government department or office that manages border control.

inmigración(noun)

fA2

immigration

the government department or border control office

Also:

passport control

the physical area in an airport

📝 In Action

Tuve que esperar una hora en inmigración.

I had to wait an hour in immigration (passport control).

¿Dónde está la oficina de inmigración?

Where is the immigration office?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

pasar por inmigración – to go through immigration
oficial de inmigración – immigration officer

⭐ Usage Tips

At the airport

When you see a sign that says 'Inmigración', it refers to the place where they check your passport and visa.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: inmigración

Question 1 of 2

If you are arriving at an airport in Spain and need to show your passport, where are you going?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

inmigrar(to immigrate) - verb

inmigrante(immigrant) - noun

migratorio(migratory / related to migration) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'inmigración' always feminine?

Yes! Every Spanish word that ends in '-ción' is feminine, so you will always say 'la inmigración'.

What is the difference between 'migración' and 'inmigración'?

'Migración' is a general term for any movement of people. 'Inmigración' specifically focuses on people coming INTO a new country.