Naci (en. I was born)

/naˈsi/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
It indicates the act of coming into the world or beginning to exist.
I was born in the year 1990.
Nací en el año 1990.
It can also refer to the arrival into life in a figurative context, such as in a new project.
I was born as a writer when I published my first book.
Nací como escritor cuando publiqué mi primer libro.
It is used to express the inheritance of characteristics or qualities.
I was born to be a musician; music has always been in my life.
Nací para ser músico, la música siempre ha estado en mi vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'nascor', which means 'to be born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I was born under a lucky star.
It means that someone has been lucky since birth.
nací con estrella
I was born for this.
It indicates that someone has a particular vocation or talent.
nací para esto
I was born in a golden cradle.
It means that someone was born into a rich or privileged family.
nací en cuna de oro

Related Words

nacer
Verb that indicates the act of coming into the world.
nacer
nacimiento
Moment when a person or living being comes into the world.
nacimiento
nacido
Past participle of the verb nacer, indicating that someone has been born.
nacido

Slang Meanings

To be born in a privileged place or situation.
He was born into a family of politicians.
Él nació en una familia de políticos.
It refers to someone who has great ease or natural talent.
That girl was born to be a great actress.
Esa chica nació para ser una gran actriz.