Caracter (en. Character)

/ka.ɾa.kteɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A distinctive trait of a person or thing that expresses its nature.
His kind character made him very beloved by everyone.
Su carácter amable lo hizo muy querido por todos.
A set of psychological traits that determine a person's way of acting.
His strong character has allowed him to overcome many obstacles.
Su carácter fuerte le ha permitido superar muchos obstáculos.
A graphical symbol that represents a sound or an idea in a writing system.
In Chinese, each character has a specific meaning.
En chino, cada carácter tiene un significado específico.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have character
To possess a firm and determined personality.
tener carácter
strong character
Refers to a person with a very marked will.
carácter fuerte
kind character
Refers to a person who is nice and friendly.
carácter amable
one must have character
It is necessary to be firm or decisive in certain situations.
hay que tener carácter

Related Words

writing
A system of symbols that represent language.
escritura
personality
A set of characteristics and traits that define an individual.
personalidad
temperament
A set of innate traits that influence a person's behavior.
temperamento

Slang Meanings

Character of someone who is difficult to deal with.
Don't talk to him, he has a very complicated character.
No le hables, tiene un carácter muy complicado.
Refers to personality in a social relationship context.
That group has a lot of character, it is always full of life.
Ese grupo tiene mucho carácter, siempre está lleno de vida.