aliá
/aˈlja/feminine
The English phrase "aliyah" is translated into Spanish as aliyá or aliá.
Meaning: immigration of Jews to Israel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aliyá | /aliʝa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| aliá | /aˈlja/ | feminine |
This term refers to the immigration of Jews to Israel.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, aliyá is preceded by the feminine article la (e.g., la aliyá).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈlja/
Did you know?
- Spanish texts discussing aliyá often employ the word retorno (return), even for people who have never lived in Israel, reflecting the ideological view of the migration as a homecoming.
- Because the phrase refers to 'ascending', Spanish speakers may use the verb subir (to go up) metaphorically when discussing the spiritual aspect of aliyá.
- While aliyá refers to moving to Israel, Spanish has no single word to describe the reverse process of leaving Israel, often requiring a long descriptive phrase like emigración desde Israel.
Examples in context
- La aliá es un proceso muy importante.The aliyah is a very important process.
- Muchos jóvenes participan en la aliá.Many young people participate in the aliyah.
- Ella está preparando todo para su aliá.She is preparing everything for her aliyah.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a friend's decision to move to Israel.
- María¿Sabes algo sobre la aliá de Sara?Do you know anything about Sara's aliyah?
- AlejandroSí, ella planea empezar su aliá en verano.Yes, she plans to start her aliyah in the summer.
- María¡Qué buena noticia para su familia!What great news for her family!
- AlejandroEs cierto, es un cambio de vida total.It's true, it is a total life change.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aliyah” translations and entries aliá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
