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cualidades

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nounfA2

qualities?Positive characteristics or traits of a person

Also:traits?Distinguishing features,virtues?Moral excellence or good habits

📝 In Action

Sus mejores cualidades son la paciencia y la honestidad.

His best qualities are patience and honesty.

Para este trabajo, buscamos a alguien con cualidades de líder.

For this job, we are looking for someone with leadership qualities.

Word Connections

Synonyms

rasgos (traits)
virtudes (virtues)
atributos (attributes)

Antonyms

defectos (flaws/defects)

Common Collocations

cualidades humanas – human qualities
buenas cualidades – good qualities

💡 Grammar Points

Making it plural

This word is the plural form of 'cualidad.' Since it ends in a 'd,' we add '-es' to make it plural instead of just '-s.'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Cualidad vs. Calidad

Mistake: "Using 'cualidades' to describe the 'grade' or 'standard' of an object."

Correction: Use 'cualidades' for personal traits and 'calidad' for the overall quality or standard of a product (e.g., 'buena calidad').

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on the Positive

While 'cualidades' can technically be neutral, it is almost always used to highlight positive strengths or helpful traits in a person.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cualidades

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is a 'cualidad'?

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Word Family

cualidad(quality/trait) - noun

cualitativo(qualitative) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cualidades' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should say 'las cualidades' or 'muchas cualidades.'

Can I use 'cualidades' to describe a car?

Yes, you can use it to describe the specific features or 'traits' of a car (like safety or speed), but to talk about how well-made the car is overall, use 'calidad.'