arraigado
/araiˈɡado/
The English phrase "rooted" is translated into Spanish as arraigado.
When you want to say that something is "rooted in" a specific concept or tradition, use the construction arraigado en.
What does it mean word for word?
The word comes from the noun raíz (root) and the verb arraigar (to take root).
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, arraigado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use arraigada for feminine singular nouns, arraigados for masculine plural nouns and arraigadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/araiˈɡado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish law, arraigo refers to a legal status where a migrant proves they have established social and family ties to Spain to obtain residency.
- The root word raíz is a cognitive relative of the English word 'radish', as both come from the Latin 'radix'.
- While arraigado describes something deep-seated, Spanish speakers use the word enraizado specifically when talking about the physical process of a plant growing roots.
Examples in context
- Tiene toques de modernidad pero está bastante arraigado en la tradición.It has hints of modernity but is well-rooted in tradition.This sentence shows how to describe something that is well-rooted in tradition using arraigado.Tatoeba #9393290 by ignacio, translation #9393311 by DJ_Saidez
- Muchos problemas en el mundo están arraigados en una falta de entendimiento.Many problems in the world are rooted in a lack of understanding.This sentence illustrates how to express that problems are rooted in a lack of understanding using arraigado.Tatoeba #13072558 by mexicanhere, translation #9195590 by DJ_Saidez
- Estoy arraigado a mi tierraI am rooted in my homeland
- Esta empresa tiene sus raíces asentadas en el paísThis company has its roots firmly planted in the country
- Mi familia está establecida en esta ciudadMy family is rooted in this city
- Me siento enraizado en esta comunidadI feel rooted in this community
- Mi amigo ha echado raíces en este paísMy friend has put down roots in this country
- Maria tiene su corazón arraigado en México.Maria has her heart rooted in Mexico.
- Nos sentimos enraizados en este pueblo tan acogedor.We feel rooted in this welcoming town.
- Su odio está muy arraigado en su corazón.His hatred is deeply rooted in his heart.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a character in a book.
- Alejandro¿Crees que su miedo es algo arraigado?Do you think his fear is something rooted?
- LucíaSí, parece algo muy arraigado en su pasado.Yes, it seems like something deeply rooted in his past.
- AlejandroEs un personaje muy complejo, Lucía.He is a very complex character, Lucía.
- LucíaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry arraigado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
