Colérico (en. Choleric)

/koˈleɾiko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Characterized by a propensity to get angry or by an irritable temperament.

Example Sentence: His choleric nature leads him to argue over anything.

Su naturaleza colérica lo lleva a discutir por cualquier cosa.

Definition: Related to anger or rage.

Example Sentence: The choleric debate ended in a big uproar.

El colérico debate terminó en un gran alboroto.

Definition: A person who has an explosive character or reacts disproportionately to provocations.

Example Sentence: I can't work with him; he is too choleric.

No puedo trabajar con él, es demasiado colérico.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'cholērĭcus', which refers to bile, and is associated with anger.

Common Phrase: to be choleric

Meaning: To be very angry or furious.

estar colérico

Common Phrase: to be a choleric person

Meaning: Refers to someone with a bad temper or who gets angry easily.

ser un colérico

Common Phrase: choleric by nature

Meaning: Indicates that someone has a temperament that leans towards anger.

colérico por naturaleza

Related Word: rage

Description: Feeling of intense anger.

cólera

Related Word: irritability

Description: Tendency to get angry easily.

irritabilidad

Related Word: temperament

Description: Emotional characteristic of a person.

temperamento

Slang Meaning: A person who explodes easily.

Example: Don't say that to him; he's choleric and might shout at you.

No le digas eso, es un colérico y podría gritarte.

Slang Meaning: Someone who is very emotionally reactive.

Example: That choleric attitude is not good for the team.

Esa actitud colérica no es buena para el equipo.