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Echar raíces

To put down roots / To settle / To establish oneself

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to throw roots'. Describes settling permanently in a place, community, or way of life.

See It in Context

Después de años viajando, decidió echar raíces en Barcelona.

After years of travelling, she decided to put down roots in Barcelona.

Es difícil echar raíces cuando cambias de ciudad constantemente.

It's difficult to settle when you constantly change cities.

—¿Te quedas? —Sí, creo que voy a echar raíces aquí.

—Are you staying? —Yes, I think I'm going to put down roots here.

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