No. 12,663 in Spanish
nativa
Native; relating to someone or something originating from a particular place.
In a sentence
Ella es una hablante nativa de español.
She is a native Spanish speaker.
Here, 'nativa' describes someone's proficiency in a language due to their origin.
El árbol es nativo de América del Sur.
The tree is native to South America.
In this phrase, 'nativo' is used to refer to the tree's place of origin.
Prefiere usar materiales nativos y sostenibles en sus diseños.
She prefers to use native and sustainable materials in her designs.
Here, 'nativos' refers to materials that are locally sourced or indigenous to a region.
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