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caracterización

characterization

noun kah-rahk-teh-ree-sah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

portrayal

Usage Note

Caracterización covers both literary/dramatic characterization (how an author portrays a character) and theatrical makeup/costume (la caracterización del actor). The verb is caracterizar. In social science it also means 'classification' or 'defining description' of a group or phenomenon.

Examples

"La caracterización del villano es muy detallada."

Natural Translation

The villain's characterization is very detailed.

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