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indígena (adjective)

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an 'in' (inside) house where a 'digenous' (digging) person is the very first inhabitant. They were 'indigenous'...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'indígena' for plural nouns in the singular form. → Using 'indígenas' for plural nouns.

Confusing 'indígena' (adjective) with 'índio' (noun) in all contexts. → Using 'indígena' as an adjective and 'índio' as a noun, or understanding that 'indígena' can also be a noun.

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