talante

disposition

noun tah-LAHN-teh Rare

Origin: from Latin talentum (talent, inclination)

Also means

willingness

Usage Note

Talante describes a person's mood, disposition, or willingness — de buen talante means 'in a good mood' or 'willing', and de mal talante means 'in a bad mood' or 'reluctant'. It is more formal and literary than humor or ánimo, and is common in political and journalistic Spanish when describing a politician's cooperative or uncooperative attitude.

Examples

"El ministro respondió de buen talante."

Natural Translation

The minister responded in good spirits.

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