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native in Portuguese

native in Portuguese is nativo, indígena, oriundo — native means someone who was born in a particular place.

native in Portuguese

nativo
adj
indígena
adj
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
nativo
adj
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
nativo
adj
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
oriundo
adj
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
nativo
noun
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
indígena
noun
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
selvagem
noun
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.

What does "native" mean?

  1. noun Someone who was born in a particular place.
    "As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo."
  2. adj Belonging to a place by birth or original origin, rather than having moved there or been introduced.
    "The oak is native to much of Europe and North America."
  3. adj Present or built into something from the start, rather than added on later — often used of skills or abilities.
    "She has a native talent for languages that she never had to work hard at."

native in a sentence

  • As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo.
  • He's a native of rural Wales but has lived in London for years.
  • The oak is native to much of Europe and North America.
  • She has a native talent for languages that she never had to work hard at.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "native" in Portuguese?

"native" in Portuguese is nativo, indígena, oriundo. native means: Someone who was born in a particular place.

How do you use "native" in a sentence?

Example: "As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo." In Portuguese, "native" is nativo, indígena, oriundo.

Are there other ways to say "native" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "native": nativo, indígena, oriundo, selvagem.

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