English–Spanish

“personality” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈɾakteɾ/

Example

Tiene un buen carácter.

He has a good personality.

Illustration for carácter (personality)

How to say “personality” in Spanish

“Personality” in Spanish is carácter.

Consistent pattern of personal traits that shapes behavior.

Full entry for carácter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with carácter

A pesar de las críticas, mostró carácter al tomar la decisión.

Despite the criticism, he showed character when making the decision.

Tips for using carácter

  • Used in set phrases like tener buen/mal carácter to mean a long-term disposition, and Spanish uses personaje for a fictional character rather than carácter.

Other Spanish words for “personality”

Me gusta tu personalidad.

I like your personality.

Tu idiosincrasia te hace único.

Your personality makes you unique.

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