temperamento
nounCEFR B2
What does “temperamento” mean in English?
temperament — a person's stable habitual disposition and character; not a momentary mood; 'temperamento impulsivo/tranquilo'
Example sentences
tiene un temperamento difícil de controlar
she has a temperament that is hard to control
su temperamento artístico fue evidente desde niña
her artistic temperament was evident from childhood
How to use it
'Temperamento' at B2 refers to an individual's characteristic disposition or natural tendencies — more stable than 'humor' (mood). Collocates: 'temperamento fuerte/impulsivo/tranquilo', 'tener temperamento artístico'. Do not confuse with the English cognate 'temperament' which can also mean a tuning system in music.
Common mistake
Don't use 'temperamento' for a momentary mood — that is 'humor' or 'estado de ánimo'. 'Temperamento' describes a stable, innate characteristic disposition that persists over time.