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Describing People

In this article, we present a useful vocabulary list to describe people in Spanish. Whether you’re talking about someone’s appearance, personality, or mood, knowing the right words can help you express yourself better. Below is a table with 50 common adjectives used to describe people in both Spanish and English.

EspañolInglés
AltoTall
BajoShort
GordoFat
DelgadoThin
BonitoPretty
FeoUgly
JovenYoung
ViejoOld
MorenoDark-haired
RubioBlond
PelirrojoRed-haired
MusculosoMuscular
DelicadoDelicate
AtractivoAttractive
InteligenteIntelligent
TontoDumb
SimpáticoNice
AntipáticoUnpleasant
SerioSerious
AlegreHappy
TristeSad
OptimistaOptimistic
PesimistaPessimistic
IntrovertidoIntroverted
ExtrovertidoExtroverted
CreativoCreative
OrganizadoOrganized
DesorganizadoDisorganized
CansadoTired
EnérgicoEnergetic
AmableKind
RudoRude
EducadoPolite
MaleducadoImpolite
CariñosoAffectionate
EgoístaSelfish
GenerosoGenerous
TímidoShy
SociableSociable
DivertidoFun
GraciosoFunny
LentoSlow
RápidoFast
GordoChubby
DelicadoSensitive
SinceroSincere
MentirosoLiar
ResponsableResponsible
IrresponsableIrresponsible
PreocupadoWorried
RelaxadoRelaxed
ValienteBrave

This vocabulary can be extremely helpful when you want to talk about someone’s physical traits or their personality in Spanish. Keep practicing and using these words in conversations to enhance your language skills!