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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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