nacido
“nacido” means “born” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
born
Also: native, newborn
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo era un hombre nacido en el campo.
A1My grandfather was a man born in the countryside.
La recién nacida está durmiendo tranquilamente.
A2The newborn (girl) is sleeping peacefully.
Los problemas nacidos de la crisis son evidentes.
B1The problems arising from the crisis are evident.
been born
Also: arisen
📝 In Action
Todavía no ha nacido el bebé.
A2The baby has not been born yet.
Cuando llegamos, la idea ya había nacido.
B1When we arrived, the idea had already arisen.
Es la primera persona que ha nacido en la luna, si es que eso pasa algún día.
C1She is the first person who will have been born on the moon, if that ever happens.
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Quick Quiz: nacido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'nacido' as part of a compound tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Nacido' comes directly from the Latin verb *nascī*, which meant 'to be born.' It has kept its meaning very consistently throughout the history of Spanish.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'nacido' used with 'haber' (to have) when the English translation uses 'to be' ('has been born')?
This is a key difference between Spanish and English. In Spanish, verbs of movement or change of state, like 'nacer' (to be born), use 'haber' to form their perfect tenses, not 'ser' or 'estar'. You are essentially saying 'She *has* brought the state of being born into existence.'