al natural (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Part of speech: Adverbial phrase

Phonetic Transcription

• Phonetic transcription: /al na.tuˈɾal/

Usage

• How it is used in Spanish: "Al natural" is a common adverbial phrase in Spanish that means "in a natural way" or "plainly." It is used to describe something that is done without any artificial alterations or enhancements.
• Frequency of use: This phrase is commonly used in both oral and written contexts in the Spanish language.

Examples

1. Prefiero los jugos al natural, sin azúcar añadida.
   Translation: "I prefer juices plain, without added sugar."
2. La belleza al natural es la mejor.
   Translation: "Natural beauty is the best."
3. Cocinó las verduras al natural.
   Translation: "He cooked the vegetables naturally."

Idiomatic Expressions

"Al natural" is frequently part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish, here are some examples: 1. Estilo al natural
Translation: "Natural style"
Meaning: Refers to a simple, unadorned way of doing things. 2. Carne al natural
Translation: "Plain meat"
Meaning: Refers to unseasoned or unmarinated meat. 3. Al natural y sin anestesia
Translation: "Plain and without anesthesia"
Meaning: Refers to speaking bluntly or straightforwardly.

Etymology

The phrase "al natural" comes from the combination of the preposition "a" (to, at) and the adjective "natural" (natural).

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Sin aditivos (without additives), sin maquillaje (without makeup), sin retoques (without touch-ups).
• Antonyms: Con maquillaje (with makeup), artificialmente (artificially), con aditivos (with additives).