indigenous

autóctono, nativo

Que vive o crece naturalmente en un lugar, o pertenece a su población originaria.

En inglés sencillo: Living or growing naturally in a place, or belonging to its original population.

• These plants are indigenous to the region.
• The park protects indigenous animals.
• Several indigenous species have disappeared from the island.

Cómo se usa: indigenous to a place (This tree is indigenous to the island.)

Sinónimos: native

Antónimos: introduced, non-native

Expresiones frecuentes: indigenous plants, indigenous species, indigenous to something, indigenous people

indígena

Relacionado con los pueblos originarios de un lugar y con sus lenguas, tradiciones o formas de vida.

En inglés sencillo: Relating to a place's original peoples and their languages, traditions, or ways of life.

• The school teaches indigenous languages.
• She studies indigenous traditions and stories.
• The museum worked with indigenous communities to plan the display.

Sinónimos: native, aboriginal

Expresiones frecuentes: indigenous culture, indigenous languages, indigenous traditions, indigenous communities