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nacer

to be born

verb nah-SEHR Common

Usage Note

Nacer is intransitive: nació en Madrid = he was born in Madrid. The noun nacimiento means 'birth' or 'nativity scene'. Do not confuse with crecer (to grow) — a common learner mix-up.

Examples

"Nació en un pequeño pueblo del sur."

Natural Translation

She was born in a small southern village.

Literal Translation

I-was-born in a small town of-the south

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