No. 7,473 in Spanish
indígenas
"Indígenas" means "indigenous people" or "natives."
In a sentence
Los indígenas viven en armonía con la naturaleza.
Indigenous people live in harmony with nature.
Here, 'indígenas' refers to the general population of indigenous individuals, showcasing its use as a plural noun.
La cultura indígena es rica en tradiciones y conocimientos.
Indigenous culture is rich in traditions and knowledge.
Here, 'indígena' modifies 'cultura' as an adjective, describing the type of culture.
Las lenguas indígenas son parte de un patrimonio cultural invaluable.
Indigenous languages are part of an invaluable cultural heritage.
Here, 'indígenas' serves as an adjective modifying the plural noun 'lenguas', describing the type of languages.
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