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carismático

charismatic

adjective kah-rees-MAH-tee-koh Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: from Greek kharisma, 'gift of grace'

Usage Note

Carismático describes a person with a compelling, magnetic personal quality. The feminine is carismática. In a religious context it can also refer to the Charismatic movement (movimiento carismático). The noun is carisma — note it is masculine: el carisma.

Examples

"El candidato era muy carismático en los debates."

Natural Translation

The candidate was very charismatic in the debates.

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