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Clarifying terms / Términos aclaratorios

Clarifying terms / Términos aclaratorios

padremigrante June 23, 2022 Migrant Mission

Términos aclaratorios

A menudo, las personas intercambian palabras que son importantes para comprender la migración. Cada palabra tiene una importancia particular. Una de las razones para tomarse el tiempo de aclarar estos términos se hizo evidente cuando escuchamos a personas que trabajan con migrantes en Tijuana, Mexicali y Nogales. Los términos importantes para entender la migración son: MIGRACIÓN, MIGRAR, MIGRANTE, TRABAJADOR MIGRANTE, EMIGRAR, EMIGRANTE, INMIGRAR, INMIGRANTE y REFUGIADO.

MIGRACIÓN:  El movimiento de personas.

MIGRAR:  Desplazarse de un lugar a otro.

MIGRANTE:  Se refiere a una persona que se traslada de un lugar a otro (o de ida y vuelta).

TRABAJADOR MIGRANTE:  Una persona que se traslada de un lugar a otro para trabajar.

EMIGRAR:  Alejarse de un país.

EMIGRANTE:  Persona que se aleja de un país. (Buscando convertirse en un inmigrante)

INMIGRAR:  Buscar convertirse en residente de otra nación. (Hay que emigrar para inmigrar)

INMIGRANTE:  Una persona que se muda a otro país, buscando una reubicación permanente.

REFUGIADO:  Una persona que huye en busca de refugio o seguridad.

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Clarifying terms

Often people interchange words that are important in understanding migration. Each word has particular importance. One of the reasons for taking time to clarify these terms became apparent as we listened to people working with migrants in Tijuana, Mexicali and Nogales. The terms important for understanding migration are: MIGRATION, MIGRATE, MIGRANT, MIGRANT WORKER, EMIGRATE, EMIGRANT, IMMIGRATE, IMMIGRANT, and REFUGEE.

MIGRATION:  The movement of people.

MIGRATE:  To move from place to place.

MIGRANT:  Refers to a person who moves from one place to another (or back and forth).

MIGRANT WORKER:  A person who moves from place to place for work.

EMIGRATE:  To move away from a county.

EMIGRANT:  A person who moves away from a country. (Seeking to become an immigrant)

IMMIGRATE:  To seek residence in another nation. (One must emigrate in order to immigrate)

IMMIGRANT:  A person who moves to another country, seeking permanent relocation.

REFUGEE:  A person who flees for refuge or safety.

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Oh Jesús, tú nos llamas: “Síganme”. Bendice, Señor, a todos los que acogen tu llamado. Puede que el camino no sea fácil, pero tenemos la confianza de que todo es posible si caminamos contigo. Que este viaje nos abra los ojos a las maravillas de tu amor por nosotros. Oramos por toda tu gente, por todos los creyentes e incrédulos, por los líderes y seguidores. Oramos por la sanación, el perdón, la compasión, la justicia y la paz. Oramos para que, al seguirte, nosotros también podamos ser pescadores de hombres. Bendícenos en nuestro viaje.

O Jesus, you call us, “Come after me.” Bless, O Lord, all who welcome your call. The path may not be easy, but we have confidence that all things are possible if we walk with you. May this journey, open our eyes to the wonders of your love for us. We pray for all your people, for all believers and unbelievers, for leaders and followers. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for compassion, for justice, for peace. We pray that as we follow you, we too can be fishers of men. Bless us on our journey. 

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