caráter

See also: carater

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin character, from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr). Doublet of caractere.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈɾa.teʁ/ [kaˈɾa.teh]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /kaˈɾa.teɾ/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /kaˈɾa.teʁ/ [kaˈɾa.teχ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈɾa.teɻ/

  • Hyphenation: ca‧rá‧ter

Noun

caráter m (plural caracteres or carateres) (Brazilian spelling, European spelling)

  1. character
    1. moral strength; honesty
      Synonyms: honestidade, transparência, integridade
      Antonyms: desonestidade, má-fé
    2. distinguishing feature; characteristic
      Synonyms: característica, índole, natureza

Usage notes

  • Note the unusual stress shift in the plural.

Derived terms

  • a caráter
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