Naciente (en. Emerging)

[na'θjente]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is beginning to exist.
The nascent industry is transforming the local economy.
La industria naciente está transformando la economía local.
Referring to something that is developing or growing.
The project is a nascent initiative that hopes to grow in the future.
El proyecto es una iniciativa naciente que espera crecer en el futuro.
Related to a process of birth.
The nascent river is an impressive natural spectacle.
El río naciente es un espectáculo natural impresionante.

Etymology

From the verb 'to be born', which comes from the Latin 'nasci'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nascent economy
Refers to an economy that is in the initial stages of development.
economía naciente
nascent technology
Part of the technology that is in its early phases of implementation.
tecnología naciente
nascent market
A market that is beginning to form and grow.
mercado naciente

Related Words

to be born
To give origin to something.
nacer
growth
Increase of something in size or quantity.
crecimiento
development
Process of progress or advancement of something.
desarrollo

Slang Meanings

Someone who is starting in a specific field.
That guy is a nascent in the art world.
Ese chico es un naciente en el mundo del arte.
A situation that is beginning to improve.
Their relationship is nascent, but holds much promise.
La relación entre ellos es naciente, pero promete mucho.