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natura

nature

noun nah-TOO-rah Less Common
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: from Latin 'natura', birth, character

Also means

character

Usage Note

Natura is feminine and covers both the natural world and a person's inherent character (di natura timida). The phrase per natura means 'by nature', and in natura means 'in kind' rather than in money. The adjective naturale derives from it.

Examples

"Amo passeggiare nella natura."

Natural Translation

I love walking in nature.

Literal Translation

Love to-walk in-the nature.

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