personalidad
“personalidad” means “personality” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
personality
Also: character
📝 In Action
Ella tiene una personalidad muy fuerte y decidida.
A1She has a very strong and determined personality.
Su personalidad amable hace que todos quieran trabajar con él.
A2His kind personality makes everyone want to work with him.
El niño está desarrollando su propia personalidad.
B1The child is developing their own personality.
celebrity
Also: public figure
📝 In Action
Muchas personalidades asistieron a la gala benéfica.
B1Many celebrities/public figures attended the charity gala.
El canal de televisión entrevistó a una personalidad del deporte.
B2The TV channel interviewed a sports personality.
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Which sentence uses 'personalidad' to mean 'celebrity'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *personalitas*, which itself is derived from *persona* (meaning 'mask' or 'role played by an actor' in classical theater). It entered Spanish with the meaning of 'the unique character of an individual'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'personalidad' feminine even though it refers to both men and women?
All nouns in Spanish ending in '-dad' (like 'ciudad' or 'libertad') are feminine. This is just a pattern of the language, regardless of whether the word refers to a person or a concept.
Can I use 'carácter' instead of 'personalidad'?
Sometimes, but they aren't identical. 'Personalidad' is the full set of traits. 'Carácter' often emphasizes a person's temperament, especially their strength, firmness, or emotional nature.