Sanguíneo (en. Sanguine)

/sanˈɡwinea/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of belonging to or relating to blood.
Blood type is important for transfusions.
El tipo sanguíneo es importante para las transfusiones.
A person whose temperament is characterized by being sociable and lively.
He has always been considered a sanguine individual due to his contagious joy.
Siempre se le ha considerado un individuo sanguíneo por su alegría contagiosa.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sanguineus', which means 'of blood'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sanguine like the drink
Reference to something that has a deep red color.
sanguíneo como la bebida
sanguine temperament
A type of personality that is active and extroverted.
temperamento sanguíneo

Related Words

blood
Red liquid that circulates through the circulatory system of humans and other animals.
sangre
bloodthirsty
One who has a strong taste for blood or is cruel.
sanguinario

Slang Meanings

Someone very lively or extroverted.
He is very sanguine; he is always organizing parties.
Es muy sanguíneo, siempre está organizando fiestas.
A person passionate in their convictions.
What I like most about him is that he is sanguine in his ideals.
Lo que más me gusta de él es que es un sanguíneo en sus ideales.