natureza
1. the physical world and everything in it (plants, animals, landscape) that is not made by humans
We spent the weekend enjoying nature in the mountains.
Passamos o fim de semana desfrutando da natureza nas montanhas.
2. the basic or essential qualities or character of a person or thing
It is the nature of cats to be independent.
É da natureza dos gatos serem independentes.
3. a type or kind of something
The nature of the problem requires immediate attention.
A natureza do problema exige atenção imediata.
4. the innate or essential characteristics that determine how something behaves
Human nature drives us to seek connection.
A natureza humana nos impulsiona a buscar conexão.
In Brazil, 'natureza' holds significant cultural importance, with the Amazon rainforest and natural biodiversity being central to national identity. Environmental conservation is increasingly important in Brazilian discourse. In the USA, 'nature' often invokes the concept of national parks, wilderness preservation, and the outdoors as places of recreation and spiritual renewal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the nature of (na natureza de) - having the character or qualities of something
by nature (por natureza) - as a consequence of one's essential character
second nature (segunda natureza) - a habit or skill that has become so familiar as to seem instinctive
back to nature - a return to simpler living closer to the environment
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