Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
idiosincrasia
Pronunciation
IPA/iðjosiŋˈkɾasja/
Meaning
- feminine nounpersonality
Example
Tu idiosincrasia te hace único.
Your personality makes you unique.
More examples
Su idiosincrasia se nota en la forma de hablar.
His individuality is noticeable in his manner of speaking.
Core concept
Characteristic mix of temperament, habits, and reactions that distinguishes an individual or group.
Common phrases
la idiosincrasia personal
personal individuality
mostrar la idiosincrasia propia
show one's own individuality
rasgos de la idiosincrasia
aspects of individuality
Similar words
personalidad: General way of feeling, thinking, and behaving that appears across daily situations.
carácter: Enduring tendencies in conduct and attitude that shape typical responses.
rasgo: Noticeable trait in appearance or character that helps distinguish a person.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de rasgos y maneras de ser que hacen única a una persona o a un grupo.
Word origin
Borrowed from Greek idiosynkrasía (ἴδιος 'own' + συγκρασία 'mixture/temperament') through medieval Latin, literally meaning an individual's own blend of qualities.
Usage tips
- Spanish idiosincrasia overlaps with English idiosyncrasy but is broader and more neutral: English idiosyncrasy often implies a quirky habit while Spanish can denote a cultural or typical trait.
Other meanings
- temperamentnoun
- individualitynoun
- characternoun
Opposites
- uniformidaduniformitynoun
Related words
- idiosincráticoidiosyncraticadjective