/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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