nascere
to be born
verb NAH-sheh-reh Common
Origin: From Latin nasci (to be born).
Also means
to arise, to originate
Usage Note
Nascere always takes essere in compound tenses, and the participle agrees with the subject: lei è nata a Milano. The past participle nato is also used as an adjective: un attore nato = a born actor. Do not confuse with nascondere (to hide).
Examples
"Sono nato a Napoli nel 1990."
Natural Translation
I was born in Naples in 1990.
Literal Translation
I-am born in Naples in 1990.
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