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/e-CHAR ra-I-ses/

To put down roots in a place permanently — staying so long you become part of it. In the Southern Cone echar raíces is the decision to stop moving and make somewhere your permanent home.

Example

"He came to visit and put down roots — he's been here ten years."

"They settled in the neighborhood and became part of its history."

Regional synonyms:

Partícula chilena que se agrega al final de las frases para dar énfasis o naturalidad. Es tan chilena como el vino y los terremotos, no tiene traducción directa.