natureza
/na.tuˈɾe.zɐ/feminine
The English word 'nature' is translated to Portuguese as natureza.
The word natureza refers to the natural world and its order. It is also used to describe the essence or inherent character of a person or a thing. If you wish to use the adjective 'natural', the word is natural, which is spelled the same as in English.
Meaning: the natural world and its order (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the natural world, the noun natureza is almost always preceded by the definite article, appearing as a natureza.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /na.tuˈɾe.zɐ/.
Did you know?
- In legal and administrative Portuguese, natureza is used to categorize the type of an expense or document, such as natureza da despesa 'nature of the expenditure'.
- While natureza means the natural world, the related term meio ambiente is more commonly used when discussing ecology or pollution.
- The word natureza is a cognate with the Spanish naturaleza, meaning they share a common linguistic ancestor.
Examples in context
- A natureza é bela.Nature is beautiful.Tatoeba #2852173 by MarlonX19, translation #2239323 by Hybrid
- Amo a mãe natureza.I love mother nature.Tatoeba #3236662 by Ricardo14, translation #535871 by kroko
- Tom ama a natureza.Tom loves nature.Tatoeba #3714747 by carlosalberto, translation #3714259 by Hybrid
- A natureza é bela e precisa ser preservada.Nature is beautiful and needs to be preserved.
- A preocupação com o meio ambiente está crescendo.Concern for the environment is growing.
- Adoro estar em contato com a natureza.I love being in contact with nature.
- Vamos aproveitar o meio natural para fazer um piquenique?Shall we take advantage of the natural environment and have a picnic?
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Example conversation
Mariana and Lucas are walking in a forest.
- MarianaEu adoro estar em contato com a natureza.I love being in contact with nature.
- LucasEu também, é muito relaxante.Me too, it is very relaxing.
- MarianaOlha como a natureza é perfeita aqui.Look how nature is perfect here.
- LucasÉ verdade, Mariana. É lindo.It is true, Mariana. It is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nature” translations and entries natureza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries natureza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
