Spanish word

carisma

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈɾisma/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncharisma

Example

Tiene mucho carisma cuando habla.

He has a lot of charisma when he speaks.

Illustration for carisma (charisma)

More examples

En las entrevistas de trabajo, su carisma marcó la diferencia.

In job interviews, their charisma made the difference.

Core concept

Natural ability to attract attention and liking.

Common phrases

  • tener carisma

    have charisma

  • tener mucho carisma

    have a lot of charisma

  • mostrar carisma

    show charisma

Similar words

simpatía: Radiates easy warmth and approachability that makes others feel comfortable.
encanto: Soothes and delights others with a gentle, captivating charm.
personalidad: Displays an overall pattern of traits and typical behavior.
atractivo: Draws attention through appealing looks or other attractive qualities.

Definition in Spanish

Capacidad de atraer y agradar a otras personas por la personalidad, la expresión o la presencia de alguien.

Word origin

Spanish carisma comes from Greek charisma meaning 'favor' or 'gift', transmitted through ecclesiastical Latin and French into modern languages.

Usage tips

  • Often describes how someone speaks, behaves, or presents themselves, so focus on social effect rather than physical looks.

Opposites

Related words

  • carismáticocharismaticadjective
  • carismáticamentecharismaticallyadverb

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