Spanish Phrases for Describing People
Master 1 essential Spanish phrases for describing-people with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish describing-people Phrases
Learn Spanish vocabulary and phrases for describing physical appearance, personality, character traits, and personal qualities. Master adjectives and expressions for talking about people.
When to Use These Phrases
Use "ser" for permanent characteristics: "Es alto" (He's tall). Use "estar" for temporary states: "Está cansado" (He's tired). Physical descriptions come after verbs. Personality adjectives vary in gender: "simpático/simpática."
Learning Tips for describing-people Phrases
- Physical: alto/a (tall), bajo/a (short), delgado/a (thin), gordito/a (chubby), joven (young), mayor (older)
- Hair: pelo rubio/negro/castaño/rojo (blonde/black/brown/red hair), corto/largo (short/long)
- Personality: simpático/a (nice), amable (kind), inteligente (intelligent), divertido/a (fun)
- Agreement: adjectives match gender/number of person described
Essential describing-people Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for describing-people situations
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish describing-people Phrases
How do you describe physical appearance in Spanish?
Height: alto/a (tall), bajo/a (short), de estatura mediana (medium height). Build: delgado/a (thin), flaco/a (skinny), gordito/a (chubby). Hair: pelo rubio/negro/castaño (blonde/black/brown), corto/largo (short/long), lacio/rizado (straight/curly). Eyes: ojos azules/verdes/marrones (blue/green/brown eyes).
What are Spanish personality adjectives?
Positive: simpático/a (nice), amable (kind), divertido/a (fun), inteligente (intelligent), trabajador/a (hardworking), honesto/a (honest), generoso/a (generous). Negative: antipático/a (unpleasant), perezoso/a (lazy), egoísta (selfish), tímido/a (shy), impaciente (impatient).
How do you ask about someone's appearance or personality in Spanish?
Appearance: "¿Cómo es físicamente?" (What does he/she look like?), "¿Cómo se ve?" (How does he/she look?). Personality: "¿Cómo es?" (What is he/she like?), "¿Qué tal es?" (What's he/she like?). General: "Descríbeme a..." (Describe... to me).
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