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nativa

native woman; indigenous woman

noun adjective nah-TEE-bah Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: From Latin nativus 'born, natural', from nasci 'to be born'.

Usage Note

Nativa is the feminine form of nativo, referring to a woman born in a particular place or belonging to an indigenous people. As an adjective it modifies feminine nouns: lengua nativa (native language), especie nativa (native species). The term hablante nativa (native speaker, female) is common in language-learning contexts.

Examples

"La nativa explicó las tradiciones de su pueblo."

Natural Translation

The native woman explained the traditions of her people.

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