Spanish word

extrovertido

Pronunciation

IPA/ekstɾoβeɾˈtiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutgoing

Example

Mi amigo es extrovertido.

My friend is outgoing.

Illustration for extrovertido (outgoing)

More examples

En las fiestas, él es extrovertido y empieza conversaciones con facilidad.

At parties, he is outgoing and starts conversations easily.

Core concept

Person who easily approaches and keeps interacting with others.

Common phrases

  • ser extrovertido

    be outgoing

  • muy extrovertido

    very outgoing

  • hombre extrovertido

    outgoing man

Similar words

sociable: Seeks others' company and naturally participates in group socializing.
comunicativo: Uses verbal expression to convey ideas and explain thoughts aloud.
hablador: Frequently talks and fills silences, keeping the conversation flowing.
amigable: Shows warmth and openness, giving a friendly impression to new people.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiende a iniciar y mantener el contacto social mostrando apertura y facilidad para interactuar con otros.

Word origin

Derived from the psychological term extrovert, ultimately from Latin extra 'outside' and vertere 'to turn', with the Spanish adjective suffix -ido.

Usage tips

  • Unlike sociable, which only means enjoying company, extrovertido implies actively initiating and sustaining contact.

Other meanings

  • extrovertnoun

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