native

• Describe a persona, animal o planta que es originario de un lugar determinado, o algo que es natural e inherente a alguien o algo.

Describes a person, animal, or plant that originates from a particular place, or something that is natural and inherent.

1. Place of originA2formal

   Associated with the place where a person was born or where something originated.

   nativo (de origen)

   • She is a native speaker of Spanish.
   • This plant is native to South America.
   • He returned to his native country after many years abroad.

   Sinónimosaboriginaldomestichomeindigenouslocalnataloriginal

   Antónimosalienexoticforeign

2. Innate or naturalB2formal

   Belonging to a person by nature; inherent.

   innato, natural

   • She has a native talent for music.
   • His native intelligence helped him solve the problem quickly.
   • The ability to learn language is native to humans.

   Sinónimoscongenitalinborninherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnatural

   Antónimosacquiredlearned

3. Local or indigenousB1formal

   Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

   indígena, nativo

   • The native tribes of the Amazon have lived there for centuries.
   • Native American art is displayed in the museum.
   • The native population was displaced by settlers.

   Sinónimosaboriginalautochthonousendemicindigenouslocaloriginal

   Antónimosalienexoticforeigninvasivenonnative

• Persona nacida en un lugar determinado, o animal o planta que habita o crece de forma natural en una región concreta.

A noun referring to a person who was born in a particular place, or an animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific region.

1. Person born in a placeA2formal

   A person who was born in a particular place or country.

   Persona nacida en un lugar

   • She is a native of Brazil.
   • The natives of the island have their own traditions.
   • He returned to his native land after many years abroad.

   Sinónimosaborigineautochthonindigenelocalnative-born

   Antónimosalienexpatriateforeignerimmigrantnewcomeroutsidersettler

2. Original inhabitantB1formal

   A person belonging to the original population of a region, often used historically.

   Habitante originario

   • The natives of the region lived in harmony with nature.
   • European settlers often displaced the native populations.
   • The museum displays artifacts from the native tribes.

   Sinónimosaborigineautochthonindigene

   Antónimoscolonistimmigrantnewcomersettler

3. Local plant or animalB1formal

   An animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific area.

   Planta o animal nativo

   • The kangaroo is a native of Australia.
   • This flower is a native of the Mediterranean region.
   • Many native species are threatened by invasive plants.

   Sinónimosaborigineautochthonendemicindigenindigene

   Antónimosalienexoticforeignnonnative