Cualidad (en. Quality)

/kwaliˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Characteristic or trait of a person or thing that distinguishes it.
The most notable quality of his personality is honesty.
La cualidad más destacada de su personalidad es la honestidad.
Attribute that can be evaluated or measured.
The quality of the air in the city has improved in recent years.
La cualidad del aire en la ciudad ha mejorado en los últimos años.
Excellence or virtue of something.
The chef is known for the quality of his dishes.
El chef es conocido por la cualidad de sus platos.

Etymology

From Latin 'qualitas, qualitatis', meaning 'nature, quality'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Human quality
Trait or characteristic that defines a human being.
cualidad humana
Of quality
That has a good quality, is good or excellent.
de calidad
Regarding quality
Referring to the characteristic or attribute of something.
en cuanto a la cualidad

Related Words

Characteristic
Trait that defines or distinguishes a person or thing.
característica
Attribute
Quality or characteristic inherent to someone or something.
atributo
Demand
Quality of being demanding or requiring a specific level.
exigencia

Slang Meanings

A notable quality in a social group.
That person has a leadership quality in the team.
Esa persona tiene una cualidad de liderazgo en el equipo.
Refers to something by its good reputation or quality.
That restaurant is quality in its food.
Ese restaurante es de calidad en la comida.