innate

BrE /ˈɪneɪt/ AmE /ˈɪneɪt/

adjective en → es

1 BORN WITH C1

existing in someone from the time they are born; not learned or taught

innato, natural, inherente

  • be innate to somebody/something

Collocations innate ability · innate talent

  • She has an innate ability for languages.

    Ella tiene una habilidad innata para los idiomas.

2 INSTINCTIVE C1

existing in someone from the time they are born; not learned or taught, and often related to instincts

instintivo, natural, inherente

  • be innate to somebody/something

Collocations innate fear · innate reaction

  • There is an innate fear of the unknown.

    Hay un miedo instintivo al desconocido.