No. 12,027 in Spanish
indígena
Indígena: Indigenous; native to a particular region or area.
In a sentence
Los pueblos indígenas tienen una rica herencia cultural.
The indigenous peoples have a rich cultural heritage.
Here, the word "indígena" is used as an adjective to describe the peoples ("pueblos"), conveying their indigenous identity.
El arte indígena refleja las tradiciones y creencias de su comunidad.
The indigenous art reflects the traditions and beliefs of its community.
In this example, "indígena" functions as an adjective that qualifies art ("arte"), linking the artifact to its origin within indigenous culture.
Los indígenas han habitado estas tierras por siglos.
The indigenous people have inhabited these lands for centuries.
In this sentence, "los indígenas" acts as a noun representing the indigenous people themselves, emphasizing the identity and demographic aspect of the term.
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