Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
atributo
Pronunciation
IPA/atɾiˈβuto/
Meaning
- masculine nounfeature
Example
Cada material tiene un atributo que lo hace único.
Each material has a feature that makes it unique.
More examples
El atributo principal de este producto es su durabilidad.
The primary feature of this product is its durability.
Core concept
A distinguishing property assigned to something.
Common phrases
atributo principal
primary feature
atributo clave
key feature
atributo físico
physical characteristic
Similar words
característica: Observable feature or trait used to describe a person or thing.
cualidad: Quality indicating the goodness, merit, or value of a person or thing.
rasgo: Noticeable trait appearing in a person's appearance or character.
propiedad: Intrinsic property of a material or substance.
Definition in Spanish
Propiedad o característica distintiva que se asigna o reconoce en algo.
Word origin
From Latin attributum (ad- 'to' + tribuere 'assign'), originally meaning a property assigned to something.
Usage tips
- English attribute functions as noun and verb but Spanish atributo is only a noun and the verb is atribuir, and in technical fields atributo commonly appears as a field or parameter name.