Nacen (en. Are born)

/ˈnathen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates the moment when the birth of a person or living being occurs.
Human beings are born in different parts of the world.
Los seres humanos nacen en diferentes partes del mundo.
It is used in a figurative sense to refer to the creation or emergence of something.
New innovative projects are born from these ideas.
De estas ideas nacen nuevos proyectos innovadores.
Indicates the fact of coming into the world.
Animals are born in the spring.
Los animales nacen en la primavera.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'nasci', which means 'to be born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

are born standing
It refers to those who are fortunate from birth.
nacen de pie
where dreams are born
Expression indicating the place or moment of the beginning of great ambitions.
donde nacen los sueños
born with a gift
Refers to someone who has a natural talent.
nacido con un don

Related Words

to be born
Verb meaning to come into the world.
nacer
birth
Noun that refers to the act of being born.
nacimiento
native
Adjective that describes someone who is born in a specific place.
nativo

Slang Meanings

To be in the right moment
Sometimes, the best ideas are born in the café.
A veces, las mejores ideas nacen en el café.
To start something new
That friendship was born during university.
Esa amistad nació durante la universidad.