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característico

characteristic, typical

adjective kah-rak-teh-REES-tee-koh Less Common

Usage Note

Característico generally follows the noun it modifies: un rasgo característico ('a characteristic trait'). Used predicatively it takes ser: es característico de esta región. As a noun, la característica means 'a defining feature'. Feminine: característica; plural: característicos/as.

Examples

"El flamenco es un baile característico de España."

Natural Translation

Flamenco is a dance characteristic of Spain.

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