natural objects

[ˈnætʃərəl ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: natural objects
objetos naturais
1. Physical things that exist in nature and are not made by humans; entities occurring in the natural world such as rocks, plants, animals, water, and celestial bodies
The museum displayed various natural objects including fossils, minerals, and preserved specimens.
O museu exibiu vários objetos naturais incluindo fósseis, minerais e espécimes preservados.
2. In philosophy and metaphysics, entities that have intrinsic properties independent of human observation or creation
Natural objects are studied in fields like biology, geology, and astronomy.
Objetos naturais são estudados em campos como biologia, geologia e astronomia.
3. Items found in nature that can be collected or observed for educational or aesthetic purposes
The children collected natural objects like shells, leaves, and pebbles on the beach.
As crianças coletaram objetos naturais como conchas, folhas e seixos na praia.
The term 'natural objects' is commonly used in Brazilian educational contexts, particularly in museums, schools, and scientific institutions. Both Brazil and Portugal use identical terminology. In the USA, this phrase is frequently encountered in natural history museums and environmental education programs, reflecting the cultural emphasis on nature appreciation and conservation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
natural thingsnatural entitiesnature objectsenvironmental objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
artificial objectsman-made objectshuman-made objectssynthetic objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos naturais
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos da natureza
slightly more poetic variant
São Paulo
objetos naturais
preferred in academic and institutional contexts
Portugal
objetos naturais
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal usage

Related Words

natureenvironmentbiodiversityecosystemspecimenartifactnatural world

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
forces of nature
in its natural state
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