Rasgó (en. Feature)

/ˈrasɡo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Physical or psychological characteristic of a person.
One of her traits is her kindness.
Uno de sus rasgos es su amabilidad.
Elements that define a style or appearance.
The most notable feature of the work is its colorfulness.
El rasgo más notable de la obra es su colorido.
Mark or visible signal on the surface of something.
The trait in the painting shows its antiquity.
El rasgo de la pintura muestra su antigüedad.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'rascum', which means to tear or drag.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Distinctive feature
A characteristic that identifies someone or something.
rasgo distintivo
Personality traits
Psychological characteristics that describe a person.
rasgos de personalidad
Physical trait
Visible characteristics of a person's body.
rasgo físico

Related Words

Related word: rasgar
Description: To tear or break something.
rasgar
Related word: rasguño
Description: Small mark caused by a scrape or superficial cut.
rasguño
Related word: raspado
Description: Action of scraping or removing a superficial layer.
raspado

Slang Meanings

Meaning: A trait colloquially used to describe a particular style.
Example: That guy has a unique trait in his way of dressing.
Ese tipo tiene un rasgo único en su forma de vestir.
Meaning: A trait that refers to something considered cool or attractive.
Example: The new design has a trait that everyone wants to imitate.
El nuevo diseño tiene un rasgo que todos quieren imitar.