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temperamento

temperament; character

noun tem-peh-rah-MEN-toh Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Origin: Latin temperamentum (a mixing in due proportion), from temperare (to mix, to regulate).

Also means

disposition

Usage Note

Temperamento refers to an innate, stable cast of character — closer to English 'temperament' than the more volatile carattere (character, which can include moods). Una persona di temperamento means someone with a strong, passionate personality. The adjective temperamentoso (temperamental) suggests volatility, which is a slight semantic drift from the noun.

Examples

"Ha un temperamento vivace e curioso."

Natural Translation

She has a lively and curious temperament.

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