nacionales
“nacionales” means “national” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
national
Also: domestic
📝 In Action
Hay muchos días festivos nacionales en España.
A2There are many national holidays in Spain.
Los vuelos nacionales salen de la Terminal 4.
A2The domestic flights leave from Terminal 4.
nationals
Also: citizens
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La embajada protege a sus nacionales en el extranjero.
B2The embassy protects its nationals abroad.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'nacional' (national), which comes from the Latin 'nasci,' meaning 'to be born.' It basically describes things related to the place where you were born.
First recorded: 13th century (root word)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nacionales' only for people?
No! It is most commonly used as an adjective to describe things like teams, products, news, or laws that belong to a specific country.
What is the singular form?
The singular form is 'nacional'. You just add '-es' to make it plural because the word ends in a consonant.