los no nacidos
/los no naθidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the unborn" is translated into Spanish as los no nacidos.
The phrase refers to people who have been conceived but have not yet been born.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the masculine plural article los (the), the negation no (not) and the past participle nacidos (born).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, el nasciturus is used in formal contexts with a legal connotation. In Spain, el nonato is a common synonym for el no nacido with a slightly formal tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
If referring specifically to a single unborn female, the gender must be changed to the feminine singular form la no nacida. The feminine plural form las no nacidas is used when referring exclusively to unborn females.
How do you pronounce it?
/los no naθidos/
Did you know?
- In legal documents across many Latin American countries, you will find the term el nasciturus, which is borrowed directly from Latin.
- The Spanish word nonato is a direct contraction of the Latin phrase non natus, meaning 'not born'.
- The masculine plural los no nacidos is used as a collective term even if the group includes both males and females.
Examples in context
- El no nacido merece protección y cuidado adecuados.The unborn deserve proper protection and care.
- Estamos muy emocionados por la llegada del bebé por nacer.We are very excited for the arrival of the unborn baby.
- Ya empezamos a preparar todo para la llegada del bebé en camino.We have started preparing everything for the arrival of the unborn baby.
- Debemos proteger a los no nacidos.We must protect the unborn.
- Ellos defienden la vida de los no nacidos.They defend the lives of the unborn.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a social issue.
- MaríaTengo una opinión fuerte sobre los no nacidos.I have a strong opinion about the unborn.
- Javier¿Qué piensas exactamente, María?What exactly do you think, María?
- MaríaCreo que los no nacidos merecen cuidado.I believe the unborn deserve care.
- JavierEntiendo tu punto de vista, Javier.I understand your point of view, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
