atributo
“atributo” means “quality” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
quality
Also: feature, asset
📝 In Action
La paciencia es su mejor atributo.
A2Patience is her best quality.
El liderazgo es un atributo esencial para este trabajo.
B1Leadership is an essential attribute for this job.
Los historiadores analizan cada atributo de la estatua.
C1Historians analyze every feature of the statue.
predicate
Also: symbol
📝 In Action
En la frase 'Ella es inteligente', 'inteligente' es el atributo.
B2In the phrase 'She is intelligent', 'intelligent' is the predicate.
Las llaves son el atributo de San Pedro en las pinturas.
C1Keys are St. Peter's symbol in paintings.
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Quick Quiz: atributo
Question 1 of 3
Which word is a synonym for 'atributo' when talking about someone's personality?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'attributum', which means 'a thing assigned' or 'a quality given to something'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'atributo' and 'cualidad'?
'Cualidad' usually refers to positive personality traits in daily life. 'Atributo' is more formal and can refer to any characteristic, including physical ones or professional skills.
Can 'atributo' be used as a verb?
No, 'atributo' is only a noun. If you want to say 'to attribute,' use the verb 'atribuir'.
Is it used in technology?
Yes! In computing, an 'atributo' is a piece of information that describes a file or a tag (like 'file size' or 'color').