nature

naturaleza

Todo lo que existe sin haber sido creado por las personas, como plantas, animales, tierra y clima.

En inglés sencillo: Everything in the world that exists without being made by people, including plants, animals, land, and weather.

• We must protect nature.
• Nature provides food for many animals.
• The storm reminded us of the power of nature.

Sinónimos: the natural world

Expresiones frecuentes: protect nature, laws of nature, forces of nature

naturaleza

El campo y otros lugares al aire libre donde viven plantas y animales.

En inglés sencillo: The countryside and other outdoor places where plants and animals live.

• We love spending time in nature.
• The nature trail leads through a forest.
• Children need more chances to explore nature.

Sinónimos: the outdoors

Expresiones frecuentes: in nature, nature walk, nature trail

carácter, naturaleza

Sentimientos y cualidades que una persona o cosa tiene por naturaleza.

En inglés sencillo: The feelings and qualities that a person or thing has naturally.

• She has a kind nature.
• Dogs are curious by nature.
• His gentle nature makes him good with children.

Cómo se usa: by nature (He is quiet by nature.)

Sinónimos: character, temperament

Expresiones frecuentes: gentle nature, human nature, by nature, in someone’s nature

naturaleza, índole

El tipo básico de algo o las características que indican cómo es.

En inglés sencillo: The basic kind of something, or the features that show what it is like.

• What is the nature of your work?
• The exact nature of the illness is unknown.
• They discussed the changing nature of family life.

Cómo se usa: the nature of something (We need to understand the nature of the problem.)

Sinónimos: type, kind, character

Expresiones frecuentes: nature of something, exact nature, general nature