Natural (en. Natural)

/na-tu-ral/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Aspect or characteristic of something that comes from nature.
The natural beauty of this place is stunning.
La belleza natural de este lugar es impresionante.
Quality of being genuine or authentic.
Her laugh is very natural.
Su risa es muy natural.
adjective
That is not artificial, belonging to the essence of things.
I prefer natural products to processed ones.
Prefiero los productos naturales a los procesados.
That occurs spontaneously.
The natural progress of the plant is slow.
El progreso natural de la planta es lento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'naturalis', which means 'pertaining to nature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural from
Origin or nationality of a person.
natural de
like a fish in water
To feel completely comfortable in a situation.
como un pez en el agua
naturally
Without effort or artifice.
de manera natural

Related Words

nature
Set of what exists in the world without human intervention.
naturaleza
naturalism
Artistic movement that seeks to represent reality as it is.
naturalismo
naturalness
Quality of being natural.
naturalidad

Slang Meanings

To be in one's element, to feel comfortable.
When he is at a concert, he looks very natural.
Cuando está en un concierto, se ve muy natural.
Not trying to impress, being authentic.
That girl is very natural, she always acts like herself.
Esa chica es muy natural, siempre actúa como es.