nature

S2 W1

BrE /ˈneɪtʃə/ AmE /ˈneɪtʃər/

noun en → es

1 WORLD [singular] A2

the natural world, including plants and animals, mountains and rivers, etc.

la naturaleza, el mundo natural

  • in nature

Collocations nature reserve · wild nature

  • He loves to walk in nature.

    Él ama caminar en la naturaleza.

2 CHARACTER [singular] B1

the character or qualities of a person, animal, or thing that they are born with and cannot change.

la personalidad, la naturaleza (de alguien o algo)

  • by nature

Collocations nature of a person · natural character

  • She is kind by nature.

    Ella es amable por naturaleza.

3 SCIENCE [singular] B2

the scientific study of plants and animals, including their classification and behaviour.

la ciencia de la naturaleza, la biología

  • study nature

Collocations nature studies · natural sciences

  • He is studying the nature of birds.

    Él está estudiando la naturaleza de los pájaros.

4 STATE [singular] B2

the state or condition that something is in, especially when it cannot be changed.

el estado natural (de algo), la condición

  • in its nature

Collocations nature of a situation · natural state

  • The problem is in the nature of the job.

    El problema está en la naturaleza del trabajo.

5 PHILOSOPHY [singular] C1

the idea that everything in the world can be explained by natural causes and processes, without involving any supernatural forces.

el materialismo, el positivismo

  • believe in nature

Collocations philosophy of nature · natural philosophy

  • He believes in the nature of things.

    Él cree en la naturaleza de las cosas.

6 ENVIRONMENT [singular] B2

the environment or surroundings, especially when they are pleasant and attractive.

el entorno natural, el paisaje

  • in nature

Collocations natural environment · nature setting

  • The house is surrounded by beautiful nature.

    La casa está rodeada de una hermosa naturaleza.

7 HABIT [singular] C1

the usual or normal way of behaving, especially when it is difficult to change.

el hábito natural (de alguien o algo)

  • by nature

Collocations nature of a habit · natural tendency

  • It is in his nature to be generous.

    Es en su naturaleza ser generoso.

8 LAW [singular] C1

the system of laws and regulations that govern the way people behave, especially in a country or region.

el orden legal (de un país o región)

  • by nature

Collocations nature of the law · legal nature

  • The case is in the nature of a breach of contract.

    El caso es en la naturaleza de una violación del contrato.