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"Nacer" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to be born", and "dar a luz" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to give birth". Learn more about the difference between "nacer" and "dar a luz" below.
nacer(
nah
-
sehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to develop)
4. (to arise)
a. to grow
De ese encuentro, nació una bonita amistad.From that meeting, a beautiful friendship grew.
5. (astronomy)
dar a luz(
dahr
ah
loos
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
