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natural instinct

[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/]
nounpl: natural instincts
instinto natural
1. An inborn, automatic response or impulse that is not learned but inherited biologically
Maternal instinct is a natural instinct in most species.
O instinto materno é um instinto natural na maioria das espécies.
2. An intuitive feeling or inclination that guides behavior without conscious thought
His natural instinct told him something was wrong.
Seu instinto natural lhe disse que algo estava errado.
NYC Slang
gut instinct
Synonyms
innate impulsebiological driveintuitiongut feelingprimal urge
Antonyms
learned behavioracquired skillrational thoughtdeliberate action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instinto natural
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
instinto natural
Standard usage
Portugal
instinto natural
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow your instinct
instinct takes over
trust your gut
second nature
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