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naturaleza

nature

noun nah-too-rah-LEH-sah Less Common
Animals & Nature Environment

Also means

character, essence

Usage Note

Naturaleza means the natural world (la naturaleza salvaje) or the inherent character of something (la naturaleza del problema). The phrase por naturaleza means 'by nature' (es tímida por naturaleza). Do not confuse with naturalidad ('naturalness, ease') or naturalización ('naturalisation').

Examples

"Debemos proteger la naturaleza para las futuras generaciones."

Natural Translation

We must protect nature for future generations.

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