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 carateres or caracteres)

  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 plural has an unusual shift in stress and may have a ⟨c⟩ even if the singular does not.
  • The form caráter is most common in both Brazil and Portugal. In Portugal, the form carácter is also used.

Derived terms

  • a caráter
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