Nacido (en. Born)

/naˈsi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a person who has come to life.
The child who was born yesterday is a very healthy born.
El niño que nació ayer es un nacido muy saludable.
It is used to refer to someone's characteristics based on the place of birth.
He is a born in Madrid, that’s why he loves the city.
Es un nacido en Madrid, por eso ama la ciudad.

Etymology

From the verb 'to be born', which comes from the Latin 'nasci', meaning 'to come into the world'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

born standing
It refers to someone who has had good fortune since birth.
nacido de pie
born to
It indicates that someone has a natural predisposition for an activity or function.
nacido para

Related Words

to be born
The act of coming into the world.
nacer
birth
The moment when a person comes into the world.
nacimiento

Slang Meanings

Used in some communities to refer to someone with exceptional skills from a young age.
That child is a born, he plays the piano like a master.
Ese niño es un nacido, toca el piano como un maestro.
It is used in slang to describe someone who has achieved unexpected success.
The artist is a born, he rose to fame in just a year.
El artista es un nacido, llegó a la fama en apenas un año.