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natural

nah-too-RAHL/na.tuˈɾal/

natural

Also: unprocessed, physical
A single, vibrant green leaf covered in sparkling morning dew drops, emphasizing freshness and nature.

📝 In Action

El parque es famoso por sus paisajes naturales.

A1

The park is famous for its natural landscapes.

Prefiero comer fruta natural en vez de dulces.

A2

I prefer to eat natural fruit instead of sweets.

La caída de una manzana es un fenómeno natural.

B1

The falling of an apple is a natural phenomenon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ecológico (organic, ecological)
  • puro (pure)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • recursos naturales – natural resources
  • desastre natural – natural disaster

normal, obvious

Also: inherent
A straight, well-worn dirt path running between two green fields under a clear blue sky, illustrating a typical and expected route.

📝 In Action

Es natural que el bebé llore cuando tiene hambre.

B1

It is natural for the baby to cry when he is hungry.

Ella sintió un miedo natural antes de subir al escenario.

B1

She felt a natural fear before going on stage.

Con el tiempo, la solución se hizo natural.

B2

In time, the solution became obvious.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

genuine, spontaneous

Also: effortless
A close-up view of a child's hand gently offering a bright yellow daisy, symbolizing a genuine and sincere gesture.

📝 In Action

Admiro su forma de actuar tan natural y sin poses.

B2

I admire her very natural and unpretentious way of acting.

Su talento es tan natural que parece que no necesita practicar.

C1

His talent is so effortless that it seems he doesn't need to practice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • auténtico (authentic)
  • sincero (sincere)

Antonyms

  • fingido (fake, feigned)
  • forzado (forced)

native

Also: local
Nounm/fC1formal
A person standing confidently next to a giant saguaro cactus in a stylized desert landscape, symbolizing a native resident of that area.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo es natural de un pequeño pueblo costero.

C1

My grandfather is a native of a small coastal town.

Los naturales de la isla recibieron a los visitantes con una danza tradicional.

C2

The natives (or local inhabitants) of the island greeted the visitors with a traditional dance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nativo (native)
  • oriundo (native, born in)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser natural de – to be a native of

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: natural

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'natural' to mean 'obvious' or 'expected'?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word 'natural' comes directly from the Latin word *naturalis*, which is based on *natura* (nature). It has been used in Spanish since its early days to describe everything related to origin, birth, and the physical world.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: naturalFrench: naturelItalian: naturale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'natural' change form for feminine nouns?

No. Because 'natural' ends in a consonant ('l'), it stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine. You say 'el recurso natural' and 'la luz natural'.

Can 'natural' be used to mean 'of course'?

Not 'natural' itself. The related word 'naturalmente' is the adverbial form and means 'naturally' or, yes, 'of course' (e.g., 'Naturalmente que puedo ayudarte').