nacer
Irregular (-cer) Level A2 ⭐ #78 Most CommonEnglish translation: to be born
Present (Presente)
Being born (general / metaphorical).
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | nazco | |
| tú | naces | |
| él/ella/usted | nace | |
| nosotros/as | nacemos | |
| vosotros/as | nacéis | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | nacen |
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Frequently Asked Questions: NACER
Is "nacer" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"nacer" is classified as a Irregular (-cer) verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "c -> zc in 1st person singular present". Verbs ending in vowel + -cer insert a 'z' before 'c' when followed by 'o' or 'a' (yo nazco, yo nazca). Used to state birth dates and places, usually in the preterite: 'Nací en Madrid'.
What does "nacer" mean in English? ▾
In English, "nacer" translates primarily to "to be born". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "nacer"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo naco en España" instead of "Yo nazco / Yo nací en España". Why? Present 1st person requires z-insertion (nazco); for actual birth, preterite 'nací' is usually used.
What are common idioms or expressions with "nacer"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Nacer de pie" which means "To be born lucky / with a silver spoon" (e.g. "Tiene tanta suerte que parece haber nacido de pie.").
How can I practice and memorize "nacer" conjugations? ▾
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to believe / to think
to look for / to search
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