Nace (en. Is born)
/ˈnaθe/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Indicates the beginning of the life of a human or animal.
The child is born into a loving family.
El niño nace en una familia amorosa.
Arises or begins to exist.
A brilliant idea is born in the midst of the conversation.
Una idea brillante nace en medio de la conversación.
Refers to the occurrence of something at a specific place or time.
Latin music is born from the fusion of several cultures.
La música latina nace en la fusión de varias culturas.
Etymology
From Latin 'nascĭ, natus', which means 'to be born'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a new day is born
Indicates the beginning of a new period, usually with hope.
nace un nuevo día
a star is born
It is used to refer to someone who starts to stand out in their field.
nace una estrella
arises from the heart
It refers to something done with sincerity or passion.
nace del corazón
Related Words
to be born
Verb that indicates the act of coming into the world.
nacer
birth
Noun that refers to the event of being born.
nacimiento
native
Adjective that describes something that has been born in a specific place.
nativo
Slang Meanings
Expresses that something has its origin in a cultural context.
That melody arises from local folklore.
Esa melodía nace del folclore local.
Used to refer to a person who is starting in an activity.
He is an artist who is born on the music scene.
Es un artista que nace en la escena musical.