115 Spanish Words to Describe People and Personality
Learn 115 Spanish words for personality, behavior, moods, and related descriptions.
Want to describe someone’s personality in Spanish? This list gives you useful adjectives and clear English meanings.
Most entries describe character or behavior; some describe a temporary mood, ability, or appearance. Many adjectives change their ending to match the person described: generoso becomes generosa, for example.
Here is the list:
- aburridoboring
- afectuosoaffectionate
- ágilagile
- agradablepleasant
- alegrejoyful
- amablekind
- ambiciosoambitious
- amigablefriendly
- amorosoloving
- apasionadopassionate
- apáticoapathetic
- atentoattentive
- atrevidobold; daring
- cautocautious
- celosojealous
- cínicocynical
- coherentecoherent
- consideradoconsiderate
- consternadodismayed; distressed
- cruelcruel
- cuidadosocareful
- curiosocurious
- débilweak
- dependientedependent
- deprimidodepressed; feeling low
- desaliñadountidy
- desconfiadodistrustful
- desconsideradoinconsiderate
- descuidadocareless
- directodirect
- discretodiscreet
- distantedistant
- distraídoabsent-minded
- divertidofun; entertaining
- dulcesweet
- educadopolite
- eficienteefficient
- egoístaselfish
- eleganteelegant
- enfadadoangry; annoyed
- engreídoarrogant
- entrometidointrusive
- entusiasmadoexcited
- excéntricoeccentric
- exigentedemanding
- fastidiosoannoying; bothersome
- fiablereliable
- fríocold
- generosogenerous
- graciosoamusing
- gruñóngrumpy
- hábilskillful
- hermosobeautiful
- histéricohysterical
- holgazánlazy; idle
- horribleawful
- imaginativoimaginative
- impacienteimpatient
- impulsivoimpulsive
- independienteindependent
- ingenuonaive
- inmaduroimmature
- inquietorestless
- insensibleinsensitive
- inteligenteintelligent
- interesanteinteresting
- intoleranteintolerant
- intrépidofearless; daring
- juguetónplayful
- listoclever
- maduromature
- maliciosomalicious; ill-intentioned
- malobad; mean (of a person)
- melancólicomelancholic
- mentirosodishonest; lying
- meticulosometiculous
- tacañostingy
- modestohumble
- nerviosonervous
- orgullosoproud
- pacientepatient
- pacíficopeace-loving; peaceful
- pasionalpassionate
- pensativopensive; deep in thought
- perezosolazy
- perseverantepersevering
- pícaromischievous; sly
- poderosopowerful
- positivopositive
- prácticopractical
- pretenciosopretentious
- provocadorprovocative
- prudenteprudent
- puntualpunctual
- quisquillosofussy
- realistarealistic
- reservadoreserved; private
- responsableresponsible
- ridículoridiculous
- seguro de sí mismoself-confident
- sensatosensible
- sensiblesensitive
- serioserious
- servicialhelpful
- simpáticofriendly; likable
- sincerohonest
- suciodirty
- superficialsuperficial; shallow
- talentosotalented
- tímidoshy
- tontosilly
- torpeclumsy
- tranquilocalm; relaxed
- tristesad
- valientebrave
Here are some example sentences:
- Es cariñoso con su madre. He’s affectionate with his mother.
- Es muy ágil en gimnasia. He’s very agile in gymnastics.
- Andrés es amigable con los demás. Andrés is friendly with others.
- Mi novio es muy celoso. My boyfriend is very jealous.
- Suelo estar distraído en clase. I’m often distracted in class.
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Ejemplos de adjetivos de personalidad
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