Carácter (en. Character)

/kaˈɾakteɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of traits or qualities that define a person.
His friendly character makes him very popular among his friends.
Su carácter amistoso lo hace muy popular entre sus amigos.
Distinctive element of something, as in the case of a text or a work.
That book has a very strong artistic character.
Ese libro tiene un carácter artístico muy fuerte.
In literature, a fictitious person in a work.
The protagonist of the story has a very complex character.
El protagonista del cuento tiene un carácter muy complejo.

Etymology

From Latin 'character', which means mark or engraving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have character
To possess a strong or well-defined personality.
tener carácter
Strong character
Refers to a person with firm opinions and decisions.
carácter fuerte
Weak character
Describes someone who lacks firmness in their opinions.
carácter débil

Related Words

Personality
A set of psychological characteristics that determine a person's behavior.
personalidad
Temperament
A person's natural disposition towards certain moods.
temperamento
Nature
The essence of something, which includes its characteristics and distinctive traits.
naturen

Slang Meanings

Neighborhood character
That guy has a neighborhood character, always ready to defend his friends.
Ese chico tiene un carácter de barrio, siempre listo para defender a sus amigos.
To have character
She always says what she thinks, she has character.
Ella siempre dice lo que piensa, tiene carácter.