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repatriar

to repatriate

verb rreh-pah-tree-AHR Rare

Usage Note

Repatriar means to send or bring someone — or something, such as funds or remains — back to their home country. It is often used in contexts of migration, diplomacy, or finance: repatriar capitales (to repatriate capital). The verb is regular -ar; no spelling changes.

Examples

"El gobierno decidió repatriar a los ciudadanos."

Natural Translation

The government decided to repatriate the citizens.

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