Spanish Conversation · Level 120
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Spanish word
autóctono
Pronunciation
IPA/awˈtoktono/
Meaning
- adjectivenative
Example
Cada isla tiene especies autóctonas únicas.
Each island has unique native species.
More examples
¿Conservas la lengua autóctona de tu región?
Do you preserve the indigenous language of your region?
Core concept
An animal species found only in one region.
Common phrases
lengua autóctona
indigenous language
tradiciones autóctonas
indigenous traditions
costumbres autóctonas
indigenous customs
Similar words
nativo: Grow up or develop in a place, emphasizing personal or biological ties to the region.
indígena: Descend from ancestral peoples of the land and maintain long-standing cultural traditions.
originario: Have origins in a place, indicating where someone or something originally comes from.
local: Relate to or come from the immediate area, connected to a specific town or neighborhood.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo es originario de un territorio, aplicable a especies, costumbres o poblaciones propias de ese lugar.
Word origin
Derives from Greek αὐτόχθων ('self' + 'earth'), via Latin into Spanish as a learned adjective meaning native to a particular land.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, indígena is often preferred when referring to recognized indigenous peoples, while autóctono is common for plants, animals, and regional customs.
Other meanings
- indigenousadjective
Opposites
- foráneoforeignadjective
- ajenoforeignadjective