carisma
charisma
noun kah-REES-mah Rare
Origin: From Greek khárisma (gift of grace).
Usage Note
Carisma is masculine despite ending in -a, following the pattern of Greek-origin words like tema and sistema. It is used in both religious contexts (charismatic gifts) and secular ones (a politician's personal magnetism). The adjective carismático is far more common in everyday speech.
Examples
"El líder tenía un carisma natural e irresistible."
Natural Translation
The leader had a natural and irresistible charisma.
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