Spanish word

rasgo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrasɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountrait

Example

Un rasgo común entre ellos es la puntualidad.

A common trait among them is punctuality.

Illustration for rasgo (trait)

More examples

Su rasgo de personalidad más visible es la timidez.

His most visible personality trait is shyness.

Core concept

A single distinguishing trait, physical or of character.

Common phrases

  • rasgo de personalidad

    personality trait

  • rasgo distintivo

    distinctive trait

  • rasgo físico

    physical trait

Similar words

característica: Observable trait or property that helps identify or characterize an object or person.
cualidad: Natural or developed quality of a person or thing that relates to character or skill.

Definition in Spanish

Característica o aspecto que distingue a una persona, cosa o conducta, pudiendo referirse tanto a rasgos físicos como a rasgos de carácter.

Word origin

From Latin rasus (past participle of radere 'to scrape'), originally meaning a scraped mark that extended to denote any noticeable distinguishing feature.

Usage tips

  • Rasgo commonly pairs with de to specify the domain (rasgo de carácter, rasgo facial) and the plural rasgos refers to several traits.

Other meanings

  • featurenoun
  • qualitynoun

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