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How to Say "residency" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “residency” is “residencia” — use 'residencia' when referring to the legal status or permission to live in a country, such as permanent residency..

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residencia

reh-see-DEN-see-ah/resiˈðenθja/

nounB2general
Use 'residencia' when referring to the legal status or permission to live in a country, such as permanent residency.
A person with a friendly expression receiving a large, symbolic, golden key from an outstretched hand, signifying legal permission to reside somewhere.

Examples

Ha solicitado la residencia permanente en España.

He has applied for permanent residency in Spain.

Su tarjeta de residencia vence el próximo año.

His residence card expires next year.

Obtener la residencia fue un proceso largo y complicado.

Obtaining residency was a long and complicated process.

Using 'Obtener'

When talking about getting this status, use the verb 'obtener' (to obtain) or 'conseguir' (to get): 'Obtuve la residencia'.

internado

een-tehr-NAH-doh/interˈnaðo/

nounB2medical/professional
Use 'internado' to describe the mandatory training period for medical doctors after graduation.
A young doctor in a white coat and stethoscope talking kindly to a patient in a clinic.

Examples

Los estudiantes de medicina deben completar un año de internado rotatorio.

Medical students must complete a year of rotating internship.

Confusing Medical Training with Legal Status

The most common mistake is using 'residencia' when you mean a doctor's internship ('internado'). Remember that 'residencia' relates to living somewhere legally, while 'internado' is specifically for medical training.

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