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    Caracteriza (en. Characterize)

    /kaɾakteɾiˈθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To determine the qualities or traits that distinguish something.
    The painting characterizes the style of the era.
    La pintura caracteriza el estilo de la época.
    To mark or signal the distinctive traits of a group or person.
    His work is characterized by originality.
    Su trabajo se caracteriza por la originalidad.
    To define the essential traits of a phenomenon.
    Climate change characterizes a global challenge.
    El cambio climático caracteriza un desafío global.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'characterizare', which means 'to mark with a character'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be characterized by
    To be defined or marked by a specific characteristic.
    caracterizarse por
    unique characteristics
    Traits that are unique to an individual or group.
    características propias
    characterization of a character
    Description of the traits of a character in a work.
    caracterización de un personaje
    characterizes society
    Defines the characteristics that identify a society.
    caracteriza a la sociedad

    Related Words

    character
    Set of traits or qualities that distinguish something or someone.
    carácter
    characteristic
    That serves to characterize or identify.
    característico
    characterization
    Action of characterizing or defining oneself.
    caracterización

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to indicate that something has a very marked style.
    That song characterizes a lot the sound of the 80s.
    Esa canción caracteriza mucho el sonido de los 80's.
    Said of someone who is unmistakable by their personality.
    That artist is characterized by his way of dressing.
    Ese artista caracteriza por su manera de vestirse.