natural substances

[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈsʌbstənsɪz/]
nounpl: natural substances
substâncias naturais
1. Materials or compounds that occur in nature and are not artificially synthesized or manufactured by humans
Plants contain many natural substances that have medicinal properties.
As plantas contêm muitas substâncias naturais que possuem propriedades medicinais.
2. Chemical compounds found in living organisms or the environment without human intervention
Water and minerals are natural substances found in the Earth.
Água e minerais são substâncias naturais encontradas na Terra.
3. Ingredients derived from nature used in cosmetics, foods, or pharmaceuticals
This skincare product uses only natural substances derived from plants.
Este produto de cuidados com a pele usa apenas substâncias naturais derivadas de plantas.
In Brazil, there is a strong cultural emphasis on natural substances, particularly in traditional medicine and cosmetics. The phrase 'substâncias naturais' is widely used in marketing, wellness culture, and indigenous medicinal practices. There is significant consumer preference for products labeled as containing natural ingredients, reflecting both environmental consciousness and traditional beliefs about natural remedies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organic compoundsnatural materialsnaturally occurring substancesbiological compounds
Antonyms / Antônimos
synthetic substancesartificial compoundsman-made materialschemical additives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
substâncias naturais
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
substâncias naturais / ingredientes naturais
Commonly used in cosmetics and wellness industries
São Paulo
substâncias naturais / compostos naturais
Frequently used in pharmaceutical and industrial contexts
Portugal
substâncias naturais / matérias-primas naturais
European Portuguese emphasizes raw materials aspect

Related Words

organic mattermineralsplant extractschemical compositionnatural ingredientsbioactive compounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
all-natural
from the earth
nature's remedy
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →