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“native to” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾixiˈnaɾjo/

Example

Soy originario de México.

I am native to Mexico.

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How to say “native to” in Spanish

“Native to” in Spanish is originario.

Product label indicating place of origin.

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

Example sentences with originario

Muchos habitantes son originarios de zonas rurales.

Many inhabitants are native to rural areas.

Tips for using originario

  • Commonly used for people, goods, and local specialties as 'originario de X', and it emphasizes provenance rather than birth or indigenous status.

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