natural things

[ˈnætʃərəl θɪŋz]
noun phrasepl: natural things
coisas naturais
1. Objects, phenomena, or entities that occur or exist in nature without human intervention or artificial creation
The forest is full of natural things like trees, animals, and streams.
A floresta está cheia de coisas naturais como árvores, animais e riachos.
2. Elements of the physical world that are not man-made or processed
Natural things include minerals, plants, water, and weather patterns.
Coisas naturais incluem minerais, plantas, água e padrões climáticos.
3. Inherent or instinctive characteristics or behaviors that are normal and expected
It is one of the natural things in life that children grow up and become independent.
É uma das coisas naturais da vida que as crianças crescem e se tornam independentes.
In Brazilian culture, there is significant emphasis on natural resources and environmental conservation, particularly given the country's rich biodiversity including the Amazon rainforest. The phrase 'coisas naturais' is frequently used in educational and environmental contexts. In Portugal, the term is used similarly but often in more formal or technical discussions about natural phenomena and environmental science.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
naturenatural phenomenanatural objectselements of naturewildlife
Antonyms / Antônimos
artificial thingsman-made objectssynthetic materialsmanufactured goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coisas naturais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas da natureza
Alternative phrase commonly used in conversation
São Paulo
coisas naturais
Standard usage, formal contexts
Portugal
coisas naturais
Identical usage; also 'elementos naturais' or 'fenómenos naturais' in formal contexts

Related Words

natureenvironmentecosystemwildlifenatural resourcesorganicbiodiversity

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
forces of nature
in the natural order of things
nature takes its course
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