Caracterizaba (en. Characterized)
ka-ra-te-ri-θa-ba
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To give character or define something.
The artwork characterized the culture of the time.
La obra de arte caracterizaba la cultura de la época.
To stand out for a particular characteristic.
The teacher characterized his classes with a unique style.
El maestro caracterizaba sus clases con un estilo único.
To identify the qualities of something or someone.
The novel characterized the protagonist's internal conflict.
La novela caracterizaba el conflicto interno del protagonista.
Etymology
From the verb "caracterizar," which comes from the Greek 'charaktēr.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to characterize a style
To define or shape a certain type of style.
caracterizar un estilo
to characterize a situation
To identify the characteristics of a specific situation.
caracterizar una situación
to characterize clearly
To define clearly and precisely.
caracterizar con claridad
Related Words
characteristic
A quality that defines someone or something.
característica
to characterize
To give characteristics to something.
caracterizar
character
A set of traits or qualities that define a person or thing.
carácter
Slang Meanings
To define something informally or colloquially.
That song characterized the youth of the 90s.
Esa canción caracterizaba a la juventud de los 90.
To stand out for a particularity in a social context.
That group of friends was characterized by their unique style.
Ese grupo de amigos caracterizaba por su estilo único.