natural
adjective
1. natural
not artificial
Common combinations
- agua natural — still water
- ingredientes naturales — natural ingredients
- Prefiero el zumo natural.I prefer fresh juice.
- Esta crema lleva ingredientes naturales.This cream contains natural ingredients.
- El agua natural no tiene gas.Still water has no gas.
2. natural, innate
inborn or spontaneous
Common combinations
- talento natural — natural talent
- facilidad natural — natural ability
- Tiene un talento natural para la música.She has a natural talent for music.
- Su sonrisa parece natural.Her smile seems natural.
- La niña tiene una facilidad natural para aprender.The girl has a natural ability to learn.
3. natural, normal + que + subjuntivo
normal or to be expected
- Es natural que estés cansado.It's natural that you're tired.
- Me parece natural su preocupación.Her concern seems natural to me.
- Es natural sentir miedo en la oscuridad.It's natural to feel afraid in the dark.
4. native, originally from de
born in a place
- Mi madre es natural de Lima.My mother is from Lima.
- ¿Eres natural de aquí?Are you from here?
- El autor era natural de México.The author was from Mexico.
Same root