Kilo Lingo

/naˈtiβo/

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Translation

native

Word origin

From Latin nativus ('innate, born'), from nasci ('to be born').

Origin
Latin
Root
nativus
English cognates
native, nativity, nature

Grammar

Femininenativa
Masc pluralnativos
Fem pluralnativas

Examples

.

English is his native language.

selva.

The natives of the region know the jungle well.

español.

We are looking for a native Spanish teacher.

América .

This plant is native to South America.

.

He speaks like a native after years there.

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This word is part of lesson 89.