nacer
verb
1. to be born + en
coming into the world
Common combinations
- nacer prematuro — to be born prematurely
- nacer sano — to be born healthy
- Mi hija nació en abril.My daughter was born in April.
- El bebé nació ayer.The baby was born yesterday.
- Nací en una ciudad pequeña.I was born in a small town.
2. to originate, to arise, to begin + de
origin or beginning
Common combinations
- nacer una idea — for an idea to arise
- nacer un conflicto — for a conflict to arise
- nacer de una necesidad — to arise from a need
- La idea nació en una conversación.The idea arose in a conversation.
- El río nace en la montaña.The river has its source in the mountains.
- El problema nació de un malentendido.The problem arose from a misunderstanding.
3. to be born with, to be made for + con; + para
an innate quality or destiny
Common combinations
- nacer con talento — to be born with talent
- nacer para la música — to be born for music
- nacer con suerte — to be born lucky
- Nació con talento para la música.He was born with a talent for music.
- Ella nació para ser médica.She was born to be a doctor.
- No todos nacen con la misma suerte.Not everyone is born with the same luck.
Same root
nacimientonacienterenacernatal
Phrases with this word
nacer de nuevonacer con estrella