Spanish Conversation · Level 67
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Spanish word
índole
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈindole/
Meaning
- feminine nounnature
Example
La índole del problema es técnica.
The nature of the problem is technical.
More examples
Es un asunto de índole personal.
It is a matter of a personal nature.
Core concept
Underlying character that defines a matter's class.
Common phrases
de índole personal
of a personal nature
de índole profesional
of a professional nature
de índole social
of a social nature
Similar words
naturaleza: Fundamental, inherent qualities that constitute a thing's essential nature.
carácter: Distinctive, stable traits or dispositions that shape a person or thing's behavior.
tipo: Specific kind or variety used to distinguish items within a broader set.
clase: Group defined by shared characteristics for classification purposes.
Definition in Spanish
Naturaleza o carácter fundamental de un asunto, usado para describir el tipo o la clase de una situación o problema.
Word origin
It derives from Latin indōles (genitive indolis), originally meaning an inborn quality, and it now denotes the underlying character that defines a matter's class.
Usage tips
- Commonly used in the construction 'de índole + noun' (for example, de índole técnica, social, moral) to indicate the specific field or aspect involved.
Other meanings
- characternoun
- essencenoun