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"Naturaleza" is a noun which is often translated as "nature", and "autonomía" is a noun which is often translated as "autonomy". Learn more about the difference between "naturaleza" and "autonomía" below.
la naturaleza(
nah
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too
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rah
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leh
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. nature
Me encanta ir de excursiones y explorar la naturaleza.I love to go on hikes and explore nature.
Estas semanas que hemos pasado en el campo me han ayudado a entrar en contacto con la naturaleza.These weeks we've spent in the countryside have helped me to get in touch with nature.
2. (essence)
a. nature
Los pandas son animales muy pacíficos por naturaleza.Pandas are very peaceful animals by nature.
3. (character)
a. nature
Muchos niños de esa zona tienen una naturaleza violenta.Many children from that area have a violent nature.
la autonomía(
ow
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toh
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noh
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mee
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. autonomy
La región quiere tener autonomía absoluta respecto del gobierno nacional.The region wants complete autonomy in relation to the national government.
b. self-government
Los pueblos originarios gozan de un derecho inherente a la autonomía, protegido por la constitución.Aboriginal peoples have an inherent, constitutionally-protected right to self-government.
a. autonomy
Alejandro goza de un alto grado de autonomía en su trabajo.Alejandro enjoys a high degree of autonomy in his job.
a. autonomous region
La profesora nos mostró en el mapa que España consta de 17 autonomías.The teacher showed us on the map that Spain is made up of 17 autonomous regions.
a. range
Este carro eléctrico tiene una autonomía de 500 km.This electric car has a range of 500 km.
a. battery life
Este celular tiene poca autonomía y se descarga enseguida.The battery life of this cellphone is quite short and it drains really quickly.
