native in Portuguese
native in Portuguese is nativo, indígena, oriundo — native means someone who was born in a particular place.
native in Portuguese
nativo
indígena
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
nativo
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
nativo
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
oriundo
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
nativo
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
indígena
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
selvagem
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
What does "native" mean?
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noun Someone who was born in a particular place.
"As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo."
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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."
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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."
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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.
- Kangaroos are native to Australia and live nowhere else in the wild.
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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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