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nómada

nomadic

adjective NOH-mah-dah Rare

Origin: From Greek 'nomas' (wandering for pasture).

Also means

nomad

Usage Note

Nómada is used as both an adjective (una tribu nómada — 'a nomadic tribe') and a noun (los nómadas — 'the nomads'). It is a two-gender invariable adjective — the same form is used for both masculine and feminine. The opposite is sedentario. In modern usage it appears in nómada digital ('digital nomad'), a widespread term for location-independent workers.

Examples

"Las tribus nómadas siguen rutas milenarias."

Natural Translation

The nomadic tribes follow ancient routes.

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