How to Say "characteristic of" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “characteristic of” is “propio” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
Examples
Esa curiosidad es propia de los gatos.
That curiosity is typical of cats.
Es un error propio de principiantes.
It's a mistake characteristic of beginners.
La puntualidad no es algo propio de él.
Punctuality is not something typical of him.
The 'de' Connection
This meaning almost always uses the structure: (ser) + propio + de + [someone/something]. The 'de' is the key that unlocks this meaning, connecting the characteristic to the person or group.
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