A2 adjective Neutral #442 más común

natural

/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Describes something that exists in or is caused by nature, rather than being made or changed by humans. It can also refer to someone's innate abilities or a relaxed, normal way of behaving.

Ejemplos

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1

She has natural blonde hair.

Her hair color is original and not dyed.

2

The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.

The state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.

3

Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.

Try to look relaxed and normal in the picture.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
nature
Verb
naturalize
Adverbio
naturally
Adjetivo
natural
Relacionado
naturalist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Nature'. If something belongs to 'Nature', it is 'Natural'.

Quiz rápido

He has a ___ talent for playing the piano; he never even took lessons.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: natural

Ejemplos

1

She has natural blonde hair.

everyday

Her hair color is original and not dyed.

2

The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.

formal

The state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.

3

Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.

informal

Try to look relaxed and normal in the picture.

4

Natural selection is the process by which species adapt to their environment.

academic

The biological process of survival of the fittest is essential to evolution.

5

The company prefers natural growth over acquiring smaller competitors.

business

The business wants to grow through its own sales rather than buying other companies.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
nature
Verb
naturalize
Adverbio
naturally
Adjetivo
natural
Relacionado
naturalist

Colocaciones comunes

natural disaster a violent event like a flood or earthquake
natural resources materials like oil or wood found in nature
natural talent an ability someone is born with
natural light light coming from the sun
natural beauty attractiveness that is not modified or artificial

Frases Comunes

it's only natural

it is a normal and expected reaction

a natural-born leader

someone with innate leadership skills

die of natural causes

to die from illness or old age rather than an accident

Se confunde a menudo con

natural vs nature

Nature is a noun (the physical world), while natural is an adjective (describing the world).

natural vs normal

Normal means usual or average, while natural means occurring in nature or being innate.

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Notas de uso

Use 'natural' to describe things not altered by humans. When describing people, it means they are acting in a way that is not forced or fake.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'nature' as an adjective, saying 'nature food' instead of 'natural food'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Nature'. If something belongs to 'Nature', it is 'Natural'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'naturalis', meaning 'by birth' or 'according to nature'.

Patrones gramaticales

Attributive use (before a noun): natural beauty Predicative use (after a linking verb): It feels natural Can be followed by a 'to + infinitive' structure: It's natural to feel nervous
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Contexto cultural

In Western marketing, the word 'natural' is frequently used on food packaging to imply healthiness, though its legal definition is often broad.

Quiz rápido

He has a ___ talent for playing the piano; he never even took lessons.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: natural

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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