Spanish word

carácter

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈɾakteɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpersonality

Example

Tiene un buen carácter.

He has a good personality.

Illustration for carácter (personality)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

Consistent pattern of personal traits that shapes behavior.

Common phrases

  • tener buen carácter

    have a good character

  • tener mal carácter

    have a bad character

  • tener carácter fuerte

    have a strong character

Similar words

personalidad: Broad pattern of thoughts, feelings, and traits defining someone's overall personality.
forma de ser: Everyday manner of acting and thinking, shown through habitual conduct.
temperamento: Temperamental predisposition toward emotional intensity and typical responses.
conducta: Concrete, observable behavior and actions in real situations.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de cualidades y rasgos relativamente duraderos que distinguen el modo habitual de comportarse de una persona.

Word origin

From Greek charaktēr meaning 'distinctive mark' via Latin and Old French, sharing its origin with English character.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • temperamentnoun
  • naturenoun

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