Indígena (en. Indigenous)

/inˈdi.xe.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An individual who belongs to a native or indigenous people.

The indigenous people of the region have preserved their traditions.

Los indígenas de la región han preservado sus tradiciones.

Relating to a native group or community.

Indigenous culture is full of rich traditions.

La cultura indígena está llena de ricas tradiciones.

A person who has lived in a place since ancient times.

Indigenous communities have lived in harmony with nature.

Las comunidades indígenas han vivido en armonía con la naturaleza.

From the Latin 'indigena', which means 'born in the country' or 'native of a place.'

indigenous people

Group of people who are descendants of the original inhabitants of an area.

pueblo indígena

indigenous rights

Rights recognized for indigenous peoples and their territories.

derechos indígenas

indigenous culture

Set of traditions, customs, and languages of indigenous peoples.

cultura indígena

autochthonous

Refers to something that is native to a place, especially in relation to a people or community.

autóctono

native

A person who was born in a specific place.

nativo

tribe

A social group that shares culture and territory, often related to indigenous communities.

tribu

In some contexts, it is used derogatorily to refer to people of indigenous origin.

That term has become an insult in certain circles.

Ese término se ha vuelto un insulto en ciertos círculos.

It is used poetically to refer to the connection with the land and nature.

He feels indigenous in his way of living in harmony with nature.

Él se siente indígena en su manera de vivir en equilibrio con la naturaleza.