native in Spanish
native in Spanish is natal, nativo, autóctono — native means someone who was born in a particular place.
native in Spanish
natal
Belonging to one by birth.
nativo
Belonging to one by birth.
autóctono
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
indígena
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
originario
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.
indígena
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
nativo
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.
- She has a native talent for languages that she never had to work hard at.
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What is "native" in Spanish?
"native" in Spanish is natal, nativo, autóctono. 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 Spanish, "native" is natal, nativo, autóctono.
Are there other ways to say "native" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "native": natal, nativo, autóctono, indígena, originario, oriundo.
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