This is the 4254th most frequent Spanish word.
natales
"Natales" means "native" or "related to birth or one's place of origin."
Here, 'natales' is used as an adjective to describe the land where someone was born, meaning 'native'.
Mis padres siempre han querido regresar a sus tierras natales.
My parents have always wanted to return to their native lands.
In this sentence, 'natales' relates to festive celebrations marking the city's foundation or beginnings.
Celebraremos las fiestas natales de la ciudad con música tradicional.
We will celebrate the city's anniversary festivities with traditional music.
Here, 'natales' describes the trees that originate or are native to the region.