natura
/naˈtu.ra/feminine
The English word 'nature' is translated into Italian as natura.
natura refers to the natural world and its order. You can use the phrase essere a contatto con la natura to mean being in touch with nature.
Meaning: the natural world and its order (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the natural world in a general sense, the noun natura is used with the definite article la to form la natura.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /naˈtu.ra/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase natura morta is the standard Italian term for 'still life' in painting, literally translating to 'dead nature'.
- The word natura shares the same Latin root as the English word 'native', both stemming from 'natus', meaning 'born'.
- While natura refers to the world, the phrase contro natura is frequently used in Italian to describe something that is 'unnatural' or goes against the laws of biology and morality.
Examples in context
- Dio o la natura.God or nature.This sentence shows how to contrast God with nature using natura.Tatoeba #2279901 by Guybrush88, translation #2163107 by MethodGT
- Io amo la natura.I love nature.This sentence expresses a personal love for nature using natura.Tatoeba #1259986 by Guybrush88, translation #769668 by Zifre
- Tu ami la natura?Do you love nature?This sentence asks a question about loving nature using natura.Tatoeba #6473499 by Guybrush88, translation #3070066 by Hybrid
- Bisogna proteggere il creato per le generazioni futureWe must protect the natural world for future generations
- Mi piace passeggiare in mezzo alla naturaI enjoy walking in nature
- Oggi voglio passare del tempo nel verdeToday, I want to spend time in nature
- Mi piace ammirare il verde della campagna toscanaI enjoy admiring the greenery of the Tuscan countryside
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Example conversation
A couple is walking through a quiet mountain forest.
- FrancescoLa natura qui è bellissima.The nature here is beautiful.
- SofiaSì, adoro stare in mezzo alla natura.Yes, I love being in the middle of nature.
- FrancescoHai portato la macchina fotografica?Did you bring the camera?
- SofiaSì, voglio scattare molte foto.Yes, I want to take many photos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nature” translations and entries natura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries natura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
