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"Autóctono" is an adjective which is often translated as "indigenous", and "indígena" is an adjective which is also often translated as "indigenous". Learn more about the difference between "autóctono" and "indígena" below.
autóctono(
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tohk
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (original)
a. indigenous
El compositor viajó a Java para estudiar la música autóctona.The composer traveled to Java to study indigenous music.
b. native
El eucalipto es un árbol autóctono de Australia.The eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia.
c. autochthonous
La fauna autóctona está en peligro de extinción debido a la deforestación.The autochthonous wildlife is endangered due to deforestation.
indígena, el indígena, la indígena(
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nah
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. indigenous
El gobierno quiere preservar el folclor y las tradiciones indígenas.The government wants to preserve the indigenous folklore and traditions.
b. native
La comunidad indígena no está de acuerdo con la tala del bosque.The native community is against the clearing of the forest.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. native
Este parque natural está protegido por los indígenas que habitan la zona.This natural park is protected by the natives that inhabit the area.
