Personalidad (en. Personality)

/peɾ.so.na.liˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Personality refers to the set of psychological and emotional characteristics that distinguish an individual.
Her extroverted personality helps her make friends easily.
Su personalidad extrovertida le ayuda a hacer amigos fácilmente.
It is the way a person behaves and reacts in different situations.
A leader's personality can influence their team.
La personalidad de un líder puede influir en su equipo.
It represents how a person perceives themselves and how others perceive them.
Her personality is considered very charismatic.
La personalidad de ella es considerada muy carismática.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'personalitas', which refers to the quality of being a person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Charactered figure
It refers to a person who has a strong and defined personality.
personaje con carácter
Multiple personality
Condition in which a person can exhibit different personalities in different contexts.
personalidad múltiple
Leaving a mark on personality
Referring to how experiences can affect someone's character.
dejar huella en la personalidad

Related Words

Character
Set of qualities and traits that define a person.
carácter
Identity
Set of characteristics that make a person unique.
identidad
Temperament
Constitution or emotional approach of a person that influences their behavior.
temperamento

Slang Meanings

Being a unique person in their way of being.
That girl has a personality of 10.
Esa chica tiene una personalidad de 10.
Having a way of being that stands out among others.
He always attracts attention because of his fun personality.
Él siempre se lleva la atención por su personalidad tan divertida.