nació
“nació” means “was born” in Spanish (referring to a person or animal).
was born, originatedAlso: came into being
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Mi abuela nació en 1945 en un pueblo pequeño.
A1My grandmother was born in 1945 in a small town.
La idea de la empresa nació durante un viaje a Asia.
B1The idea for the company originated during a trip to Asia.
El movimiento por la paz nació de una protesta estudiantil.
B2The peace movement arose from a student protest.
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Comes from the Latin verb *nascere*, meaning 'to be born.' This Latin root is also the source of English words like 'natal' and 'nascent' (just beginning to exist).
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as *nacer* in Old Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'nació' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'ó' is essential! It tells you that the stress falls on the last syllable. This is typical for simple past verb forms (preterite) in the 'él/ella/usted' person for all -ar and -er/-ir verbs.
Is 'nació' always about birth?
Not always literally! While its main use is for the start of a life, it's very commonly used metaphorically to mean 'originated' or 'came into being,' such as when talking about a song, a company, or a tradition.