nace
/NAH-seh/
is born
A new life begins as a chick is born from its egg.
nace(verb)
is born
?referring to a human or animal birth
is being born
?referring to an ongoing or scheduled birth
📝 In Action
El bebé nace en primavera.
A1The baby is born in spring.
Hoy nace el hijo de mi mejor amiga.
A1My best friend's son is being born today.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Nace' as 'It'
Spanish verbs often hide the 'it'. If you say 'Nace en mayo,' it means 'He/She/It is born in May' depending on who you were just talking about.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't add 'es'
Mistake: "El bebé es nace."
Correction: Say 'El bebé nace.' In Spanish, the word 'nace' already includes the 'is' part of 'is born'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The scheduled present
Even if someone hasn't been born yet, you can use 'nace' for a planned date, like 'Nace mañana' (It is being born tomorrow).
The point where a river starts its journey from the mountains.
nace(verb)
starts
?referring to a river or stream
,sprouts
?referring to plants or hair
originates
?referring to feelings or ideas
📝 In Action
El río nace en las montañas del norte.
A2The river starts in the northern mountains.
Una nueva flor nace en mi jardín.
A2A new flower is sprouting in my garden.
Su pasión por la música nace de su abuela.
B1Her passion for music comes from (originates from) her grandmother.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nace
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'The river starts here'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nace' the same as 'born' in English?
Not exactly. In English, 'born' is usually part of 'to be born.' In Spanish, 'nace' is the action itself. 'Nace' means 'is born' all by itself.
Can I use 'nace' for plants?
Yes! When a seed sprouts or a new flower appears, you can say 'la planta nace'.