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migra

la migra(
mee
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grah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(immigration authorities)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. border patrol
Cállanse, chavos, que viene la migra.Be quiet, guys; the border patrol is coming.
b. immigration police
Nadie quiere que lo atrape la migra.No one wants the immigration police to catch them.
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