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carácter

character, personality

noun kah-RAHK-tehr Less Common

Origin: From Greek kharaktēr, 'engraved mark', via Latin.

Also means

character (written symbol)

Usage Note

Carácter has a notable irregular plural: caracteres — the accent on the á shifts away and the word does not simply add -es without adjustment (carácter → caracteres). It covers both personal temperament (tiene mucho carácter, she has a strong personality) and a written character or symbol. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

Examples

"Tiene un carácter muy fuerte."

Natural Translation

She has a very strong character.

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