natal

[na-TAL]
adjective
natal; related to birth or Christmas
1. Relating to or denoting the place or circumstances of one's birth
He returned to his natal city after many years abroad.
Ele retornou à sua cidade natal após muitos anos no exterior.
2. Relating to or occurring at the time of birth
The natal period is critical for child development.
O período natal é crítico para o desenvolvimento infantil.
3. Relating to Christmas; festive
The natal season brings joy to families everywhere.
A época natal traz alegria às famílias por toda parte.
4. In astrology, relating to a horoscope or birth chart
Your natal chart reveals important personality traits.
Seu mapa natal revela traços importantes de personalidade.
In Brazil, 'Natal' (capitalized) specifically refers to Christmas and is used for the holiday season (November-December). As an adjective 'natal,' it's frequently used in medical contexts (astrology, obstetrics) and to denote birthplace or origin. The phrase 'cidade natal' is commonly used when discussing one's hometown.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nativoorigináriode nascençanatalício
Antonyms / Antônimos
adotivoestrangeiro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
natal
Standard usage for birth-related contexts and Christmas references
Portugal
natal
Used similarly; also common in formal and medical contexts
Cape Verde/Angola
natal
Maintains standard meaning across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

nascimentonascernatividadematernidadenatálicioNatal (Christmas)

Related Idioms & Phrases

cidade natal - hometown
pátria natal - native country
dia natal - birthday or Christmas Day
astrologia natal - natal astrology
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