Talante (en. Mood)

/taˈlante/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
General attitude or disposition of a person.
Her optimistic disposition is contagious to everyone.
Su talante optimista contagia a todos.
Mood that is manifested in behavior.
The disposition of the meeting was very constructive.
El talante de la reunión fue muy constructivo.
The way one faces situations.
His conciliatory disposition helped resolve the conflict.
Su talante conciliador ayudó a resolver el conflicto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'talentum', which refers to a measure of weight and, by extension, to an aptitude or disposition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a good disposition
To show a positive and optimistic mood.
tener buen talante
to change one's disposition
To alter the attitude or disposition towards something.
cambiar de talante
evident in one's disposition
That becomes evident through attitude.
manifiesto en su talante

Related Words

talent
Special ability or skill that a person has.
talento
temperament
Emotional constitution with which a person faces life.
temperamento
disposition
Tendency or propensity to behave in a certain way.
disposición

Slang Meanings

Carefree attitude.
He always shows up with a chill disposition, as if nothing mattered to him.
Siempre se presenta con un talante chill, como si nada le importara.
Positive mood.
Today I have a festive disposition; I'm ready to have fun.
Hoy tengo un talante de fiesta, estoy listo para divertirme.