Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Nature in Spanish: Naturaleza
Naturaleza · noun (feminine) · nah-too-rah-LEH-sah
Nature in Spanish is naturaleza, a feminine noun encompassing the natural world—plants, animals, landscapes, and ecosystems.
Naturaleza is nah-too-rah-LEH-sah, five syllables stressed on LEH.
Me encanta caminar por la naturaleza los fines de semana.
I love walking in nature on weekends.
Nature in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for nature, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| naturaleza | nature | nah-too-rah-LEH-sah | Default, widely understood |
| carácter | nature | nature as in personality/character |
How Native Speakers Use Naturaleza
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Outdoors appreciation
La naturaleza de este parque nacional es impresionante.
The nature in this national park is breathtaking.
Tourism or hiking.
Character/personality
Es de naturaleza tranquila, nunca se enfada.
He's calm by nature, he never gets angry.
Describing someone's character.
Environmental concern
Debemos proteger la naturaleza para las generaciones futuras.
We must protect nature for future generations.
Environmentalism.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Naturaleza
Using natura instead of naturaleza
Incorrect: La natura es hermosa.
Correct: La naturaleza es hermosa.
Natura is Italian/Latin; the Spanish word is naturaleza.
Wrong article
Incorrect: El naturaleza es importante.
Correct: La naturaleza es importante.
Naturaleza is feminine and takes the article la.
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Common Questions About Nature in Spanish
- How do you say nature in Spanish?
- Nature is naturaleza (nah-too-rah-LEH-sah), a five-syllable feminine noun that covers everything from the environment to someone's innate character.
- What does por naturaleza mean?
- Por naturaleza means by nature and is used to describe inherent qualities—for example, ella es optimista por naturaleza means she is optimistic by nature.
- How do you say Mother Nature in Spanish?
- Mother Nature is Madre Naturaleza, sometimes also called la Pachamama in Andean Spanish-speaking cultures.