Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| naturale | /na.tuˈra.le/ | |
| bequadro | /beˈkwa.dro/ | symbol |
The adjective naturale is used to describe things that relate to nature or the natural world. It can also be used to mean something that is "obvious" or "logical," such as in the expression è naturale che… (it is natural/obvious that…).
Which one should you use?
While naturale describes things related to nature, the term bequadro is used specifically as a musical symbol to represent a natural sign.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective naturale is invariant in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. To make the word plural, use naturali, which is the form for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /na.tuˈra.le/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian uses naturale to describe 'still' mineral water (acqua naturale), whereas English speakers would rarely call their water 'natural'.
- In a musical score, the symbol for a 'natural' sign is called a bequadro. The name literally comes from combining the letter 'B' with the word for 'square', referring to its visual shape.
- In Italian, if someone says è naturale in response to a favor, they are not talking about nature but are saying 'you're welcome' or 'it is only natural'.
Examples in context
- La morte è naturale.Death is natural.This sentence shows how to use naturale to describe death.Tatoeba #13313179 by Guybrush88, translation #12982868 by rul
- Sami è così naturale.Sami is so natural.This sentence uses naturale to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #7138010 by Guybrush88, translation #7138006 by OsoHombre
- Questo non è naturale.This is not natural.This sentence provides a negative application of naturale.Tatoeba #6473495 by Guybrush88, translation #1841262 by Spamster
- È un processo naturaleIt's a natural process
- È un talento innatoIt's a natural talent
- Mi piace il cibo naturaleI like natural food
- Le risate sono state spontaneeThe laughter was natural
- Giorgia ha una bellezza naturale.Giorgia has a natural beauty.
- È naturale sentirsi tristi dopo una delusione.It's natural to feel sad after a disappointment.
- Il bambino ha un sorriso spontaneo.The child has a natural smile.
- 146 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are talking about skincare products.
- MartinaUsi un sapone naturale?Do you use a natural soap?
- AlessandroSì, preferisco gli ingredienti naturali.Yes, I prefer natural ingredients.
- MartinaÈ una scelta molto salutare.It is a very healthy choice.
- AlessandroSì, è meglio per la pelle.Yes, it is better for the skin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “natural” translations and entries naturale, bequadro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bequadro, naturale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
