nativo
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “nativo” mean in English?
native — born in or associated with a particular place; indigenous
native — born in or associated with a particular place; indigenous (hablante nativo, especie nativa)
Example sentences
Practicar con hablantes nativos es fundamental para adquirir la prosodia y la fluidez características del idioma.
Practising with native speakers is fundamental to acquiring the prosody and fluency characteristic of the language.
El programa de conservación prioriza las especies nativas frente a las invasoras que amenazan el equilibrio ecológico.
The conservation programme prioritises native species over invasive ones that threaten the ecological balance.
How to use it
Nativo/a means 'native' — born in or associated with a particular place; indigenous; also: natural or innate. Common collocations: hablante nativo, lengua nativa, cultura nativa, especie nativa. Ser: always ser. In language learning contexts, hablante nativo is a key B2 collocation.
Common mistake
Nativo ≠ original: original can mean initial or creative; nativo specifically means of or by birth/origin in a place. 'Hablante nativo' has no substitute in language learning discourse.