Atributos (en. Attributes)

/atɾiˈβutos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Characteristics or qualities that define an object or person.
The attributes of a good leader include empathy and decisiveness.
Los atributos de un buen líder incluyen la empatía y la decisión.
Aspects used to classify or describe entities in a specific context.
In programming, the attributes of a class define its properties.
En programación, los atributos de una clase definen sus propiedades.
Distinctive elements that make up the identity of something.
The cultural attributes of a society are fundamental to its development.
Los atributos culturales de una sociedad son fundamentales para su desarrollo.

Etymology

From Latin 'attributus', participle of 'attribuere', which means 'to assign' or 'to attribute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Personality attributes
Characteristics that define a person's character and behavior.
atributos de la personalidad
Physical attributes
Qualities that describe the physical appearance of a person or thing.
atributos físicos
Technical attributes
Specific properties that define the functioning of an object or system.
atributos técnicos

Related Words

To attribute
To assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something.
atribuir
Character
A set of traits or qualities that define a person.
carácter
Trait
A distinctive quality or characteristic of a person or thing.
rasgo

Slang Meanings

Striking traits or characteristics in the context of physical attraction.
That girl has attributes that attract a lot of attention.
Esa chica tiene unos atributos que llaman mucho la atención.
Referring to qualities or advantages in a competitive context.
In the team, his attributes are not enough to win.
En el equipo, sus atributos no son suficientes para ganar.