Meaning
temperament
- a person's natural character and emotional style
- energy and strength of personality
In a sentence
Mia sorella ha un temperamento molto tranquillo.
My sister has a very calm temperament.
Hai un temperamento nervoso o paziente?
Do you have a nervous or patient temperament?
Luca non ha un temperamento aggressivo.
Luca does not have an aggressive temperament.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| temperamento | masculine · singular |
| temperamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with avere: avere un temperamento calmo/forte.
- Not the same as carattere: temperamento is more innate and emotional.
- Common with adjectives like impulsivo, tranquillo, vivace.