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    Nacían (en. Were born)

    /naˈsjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of being born, coming into life.
    They were born in a small village.
    Ellos nacían en un pequeño pueblo.
    Refers to the beginning of the life of human beings or living beings.
    When they were born, they were very fragile.
    Cuando nacían, eran muy frágiles.
    Expresses an event that occurred in the past in a continuous or habitual manner.
    In the past, every spring the tulips were born in the garden.
    En el pasado, cada primavera los tulipanes nacían en el jardín.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be born standing
    Refers to someone who was born into a good social or economic situation.
    nacer de pie
    to be born under a lucky star
    Someone who has good luck from birth.
    nacer con estrella
    what comes from the heart
    Refers to sincere actions or feelings.
    lo que nace de corazón

    Related Words

    birth
    The act of being born or the moment it occurs.
    nacimiento
    born
    That has come to life, that has been born.
    nacido
    to be reborn
    To be reborn or acquire new life.
    renacer

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is destined for success.
    That guy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
    Ese tipo nació con una cuchara de plata en la boca.
    Someone who is very lucky by nature.
    He’s a born winner, he always does well in everything.
    Es un naciente, siempre le va bien en todo.