English–Spanish

“be born” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/naˈθeɾ/

Example

¿Dónde naciste?

Where were you born?

Illustration for nacer (be born)

How to say “be born” in Spanish

“Be born” in Spanish is nacer.

A birth certificate entry with date and place.

Full entry for nacer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nacer

Mi hermana nació en Madrid.

My sister was born in Madrid.

Tips for using nacer

  • Nacer is intransitive, so use dar a luz for the person who gives birth rather than nacer.

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