espatriare

to emigrate

verb ehs-pah-TRYAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin ex- (out of) + patria (homeland).

Also means

to go abroad

Usage Note

Espatriare means to leave one's country, especially permanently or to flee. It uses the auxiliary essere in compound tenses: è espatriato (he has emigrated). Do not confuse with emigrare (to emigrate, broader term) or esiliare (to exile, which implies forced removal). Espatriare often carries a connotation of clandestine or urgent departure.

Examples

"Molti giovani sono espatriati in cerca di lavoro."

Natural Translation

Many young people have gone abroad in search of work.

Literal Translation

Many young have gone-abroad in search of work.

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