menores no acompañados
/menoɾes no akompaɲados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "unaccompanied minors" is translated into Spanish as menores no acompañados.
menores no acompañados is the standard terminology used in legal, administrative and aviation contexts to describe children who travel or are in a legal situation without a parent or adult guardian.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of menores (minors), no (not) and acompañados (accompanied).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may see the term Menores Desacompañados used. In Mexico and some Central American countries, Menores sin Acompañantes is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows Spanish gender and number agreement. Use the singular form menor no acompañado for one child. If the group consists exclusively of girls, use the feminine form menores no acompañadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/menoɾes no akompaɲados/
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, the term menor is often replaced by niño, niña y adolescente to avoid the perceived stigmatization associated with the word 'minor'.
- While acompañar is used for people in this phrase, it is also the standard word for pairing a drink or side dish with a meal.
- The word menor can refer to any person under the legal age of majority, meaning a seventeen year old is still a menor.
Examples in context
- El aeropuerto tiene una política de asistencia especial para menores no acompañados.The airport has a special assistance policy for unaccompanied minors.
- Los menores que viajan sin acompañante deben presentar una autorización firmada.Minors traveling without a companion must present a signed authorization.
- La ley protege a los menores no acompañados.The law protects unaccompanied minors.
- Hay protocolos especiales para menores no acompañados.There are special protocols for unaccompanied minors.
- Debemos registrar a los menores no acompañados en la frontera.We must register the unaccompanied minors at the border.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing news about immigration.
- DanielLeí que llegaron más menores no acompañados hoy.I read that more unaccompanied minors arrived today.
- ElenaEs una situación muy difícil para ellos.It is a very difficult situation for them.
- Daniel¿Tienen algún lugar seguro donde quedarse?Do they have a safe place to stay?
- ElenaSí, el gobierno busca refugios adecuados.Yes, the government is looking for suitable shelters.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
