No. 4,254 in Spanish
natales
"Natales" means "native" or "related to birth or one's place of origin."
In a sentence
Mis padres siempre han querido regresar a sus tierras natales.
My parents have always wanted to return to their native lands.
Here, 'natales' is used as an adjective to describe the land where someone was born, meaning 'native'.
Celebraremos las fiestas natales de la ciudad con música tradicional.
We will celebrate the city's anniversary festivities with traditional music.
In this sentence, 'natales' relates to festive celebrations marking the city's foundation or beginnings.
Los árboles natales de la región son impresionantes por su tamaño y longevidad.
The native trees of the region are impressive due to their size and longevity.
Here, 'natales' describes the trees that originate or are native to the region.
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