The Present Tense of inmigrar is used to describe the action of immigrating that is happening currently or habitually. For example, Mi hermano inmigra a Estados Unidos este año. (My brother immigrates to the United States this year.)

Inmigrar is a regular -ar verb, which means it follows the typical conjugation pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Inmigrar (to immigrate) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Inmigrar generally means to immigrate or move into a foreign country, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To enter and reside in a foreign country, for example, Muchas personas inmigran a Estados Unidos en busca de mejores oportunidades. (Many people immigrate to the United States in search of better opportunities.)

Figurative meaning: To join or enter a new group or community, for example, Los nuevos estudiantes inmigran a la universidad con ilusiones y metas. (The new students immigrate to the university with hopes and goals.)

Colloquial meaning: To intrude or enter a place uninvited, often with a negative connotation, for example, ¡Oye, no inmigres a mi casa sin permiso! (Hey, don’t immigrate into my house without permission!)

Examples

Examples of Inmigrar in the Present Tense

Cada año, miles de personas inmigran a este país en busca de mejores oportunidades. (Every year, thousands of people immigrate to this country in search of better opportunities.)

Mi familia y yo inmigramos hace diez años para tener una vida mejor. (My family and I immigrated ten years ago to have a better life.)

¿Por qué inmigras a otro país? ¿Buscas trabajo o estudios? (Why are you immigrating to another country? Are you looking for work or studies?)

Ellos inmigran legalmente y siguen todos los procedimientos requeridos. (They immigrate legally and follow all required procedures.)

Muchas personas talentosas inmigran para contribuir con sus habilidades. (Many talented people immigrate to contribute their skills.)

Nosotros inmigramos por razones económicas, buscando mejores oportunidades laborales. (We immigrated for economic reasons, seeking better job opportunities.)

¿Ustedes inmigran por motivos políticos o por persecución en su país de origen? (Are you immigrating for political reasons or persecution in your home country?)

Ellas inmigran para reunirse con sus familiares que ya viven aquí. (They immigrate to reunite with their relatives who already live here.)

Algunos inmigran por amor, para estar con su pareja que vive en este país. (Some immigrate for love, to be with their partner who lives in this country.)

Muchos profesionales altamente capacitados inmigran para aprovechar mejores oportunidades laborales. (Many highly skilled professionals immigrate to take advantage of better job opportunities.)

Algunos inmigran por razones humanitarias, huyendo de conflictos o desastres naturales. (Some immigrate for humanitarian reasons, fleeing conflicts or natural disasters.)

Ellos inmigran de forma irregular, lo cual puede traer consecuencias legales. (They immigrate irregularly, which can bring legal consequences.)

Nosotros inmigramos para darles a nuestros hijos un futuro mejor y más oportunidades. (We immigrated to give our children a better future and more opportunities.)

¿Ustedes inmigran por motivos educativos? ¿Buscan estudiar en una universidad prestigiosa? (Are you immigrating for educational reasons? Are you looking to study at a prestigious university?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Inmigrar (to immigrate) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.