alien
US /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
1.
extranjero, alienígena
a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
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The government has strict laws regarding alien residents.
El gobierno tiene leyes estrictas con respecto a los residentes extranjeros.
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He felt like an alien in his new school.
Se sentía como un extraño en su nueva escuela.
2.
alienígena, extraterrestre
a hypothetical or fictional being from another world; an extraterrestrial
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The movie featured a friendly alien.
La película presentaba un alienígena amigable.
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Scientists are searching for signs of alien life.
Los científicos están buscando signos de vida alienígena.
1.
ajeno, extraño
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
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The concept of absolute freedom was alien to him.
El concepto de libertad absoluta le era ajeno.
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His behavior was completely alien to his usual character.
Su comportamiento era completamente ajeno a su carácter habitual.
2.
extranjero, ajeno
belonging to a foreign country or nation
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The company deals with alien currencies.
La empresa trabaja con monedas extranjeras.
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They discussed the impact of alien cultures on local traditions.
Discutieron el impacto de las culturas ajenas en las tradiciones locales.