What does nativo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word nativo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nativo in Spanish.

The word nativo in Spanish means local, native, native, native. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nativo

local

adjetivo (originario de un lugar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El pescador nativo no puede competir con los métodos industriales de las compañías pesqueras.
A local fisherman cannot compete with the industrial methods of fishing companies.

native

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona originaria de un lugar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Practica tu español con un peruano y podrás hablar como un nativo. El gentilicio que denota al nativo de México es «mexicano».
If you practice your Spanish with a Peruvian you'll be able to speak like a native.

native

adjetivo (relativo a un lugar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En Alabama aprendimos sobre las costumbres nativas de los cheroquis.
In Alabama we learned about Cherokee native customs.

native

adjetivo (metal, mineral: en estado puro) (minerals)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un mineral nativo es aquel que se encuentra en estado puro, sin ninguna aleación.
A native mineral is an element found in its purest form, without any alloy.

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