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temperamento

tem-peh-rah-MEN-toh/tempeɾaˈmento/

“temperamento” means “temperament” in Spanish (a person's natural character or personality).

temperament

Also: nature, disposition
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A cheerful girl with a bright smile and a calm boy reading a book, showing their different natural personalities.

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Mi hermano tiene un temperamento muy tranquilo.

A1

My brother has a very calm temperament.

Su temperamento artístico le ayuda a crear obras maravillosas.

B1

Her artistic temperament helps her create wonderful works.

Es difícil trabajar con él debido a su temperamento volátil.

C1

It is difficult to work with him due to his volatile temperament.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • apatía (apathy/lack of spirit)

Common Collocations

  • temperamento fuerte – strong temperament/strong-willed
  • temperamento artístico – artistic temperament
  • temperamento colérico – short-tempered

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "temperamento" in Spanish:

disposition→nature→temperament→

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Quick Quiz: temperamento

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'She has a strong temperament' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
temperamental(temperamental/moody) — Adjective
temperar(to temper or moderate) — Verb
destemplado(out of sorts/harsh) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'temperamentum,' which means 'a mixing in due proportion.' It originally referred to the balance of bodily fluids that ancient doctors believed determined a person's health and personality.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: temperamentItalian: temperamentoFrench: tempérament

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Frequently Asked Questions

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