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el arraigo(
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rray
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. roots
No tengo ni familia ni arraigo en ningún sitio.I don't have any family nor any roots linking me to a particular place.
2. (hold)
a. support
Las ideas conservadoras tienen poco arraigo entre los estudiantes de esta universidad.There is little support for conservative ideas among students at this university.
b. influence
La popularidad de la obra de este filósofo en nuestro país refleja el profundo arraigo de sus ideas.The popularity of the works of this philosopher in our country reflects the profound influence of his ideas.
c. popularity
La religión umbanda goza de gran arraigo en muchas zonas de la Argentina.The Umbanda religion enjoys great popularity in many areas of Argentina.
d. entrenched nature
El arraigo del papel tradicional de la mujer en algunas sociedades produce grandes injusticias.The entrenched nature of the traditional role of women in some societies leads to great injustices.
e. deep-seatedness
Tal es el arraigo de esta actitud en nuestra sociedad que nadie la cuestiona.Such is the deep-seatedness of this attitude in our society that nobody questions it.
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los nacionalistas aprovechan el profundo arraigo del odio que se siente hacia nosotros.The nationalists take advantage of the deep-rooted hatred towards us.
El Carnaval de Oruro es un festejo con mucho arraigo.The Oruro Carnival is a firmly established celebration.
3. (botany)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El tipo de suelo que se elija es importante para el arraigo de las plantas.The kind of soil you choose is important for how the roots of your plants develop.
Esto facilitará el arraigo del árbol.This will help the tree to put down firm roots.
4. (legal) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. court order
El juez ordenó el arraigo a Tomás Lugo Carpintero para impedir que salga del país.The judge issued a court order to prevent Tomas Lugo Carpintero from leaving the country.
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