Calidades (en. Qualities)
/ka.li.'ða.ðes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Characteristics or properties of an object or person.
The qualities of the product are excellent.
Las calidades del producto son excelentes.
Importance or value assigned to something due to its characteristics.
The qualities of his work are recognized by everyone.
Las calidades de su trabajo son reconocidas por todos.
Virtues or skills that someone possesses.
His qualities as a leader are admirable.
Sus calidades como líder son admirables.
Etymology
From the Latin 'qualitas, qualitatis', which means 'characteristic, nature'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
of good quality
That has superior or desirable characteristics.
de buena calidad
human quality
Set of virtues that define a person.
calidad humana
quality of life
Conditions that improve the well-being of an individual or community.
calidad de vida
Related Words
calidad
State or condition of being of good nature or capacity.
calidad
cualidad
Characteristic that defines something or someone.
cualidad
atributo
Quality or characteristic inherent to a person or thing.
atributo
Slang Meanings
It is used to refer to something of high quality in an informal context.
That car is pure quality.
Ese coche es pura calidad.
It can refer to a person with good qualities in youth slang.
He is quality, always helping others.
Él es de calidad, siempre ayuda a los demás.