Natal (en. Native)

/na'tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to the place or state of birth.
Her hometown is Madrid.
Su ciudad natal es Madrid.
That occurs at the moment of birth.
They were careful with the baby's natal development.
Tuvieron cuidado con el desarrollo natal del bebé.
Pertinent to the period following birth.
Nurturing during the natal period is crucial in the first days of life.
El cuidado natal es crucial en los primeros días de vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'natalis', which means 'related to birth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

birth rate
The number of births in a given period.
natalidad
birthplace
Place where a person was born.
pais natal
natal window
Period that spans from birth to the early years of life.
ventana natal

Related Words

birth
Act of being born.
nacimiento
born
Who has been brought into the world.
nacido
natal ship
Initially, in astrology, it refers to the natal chart.
nave natal

Slang Meanings

It is used in an informal context to refer to the place where one grew up.
He always returns to his hometown for the holidays.
Siempre regresa a su natal para las fiestas.