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/tempeɾaˈmento/

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Translation

temperament, temper, character

Word origin

From Latin temperamentum ('a proper mixture'), from temperare ('to mix in proportion, to moderate').

Origin
Latin
Root
temperamentum
English cognates
temperament, temper, temperature

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltemperamentos

Examples

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He has a strong temperament and does not stay quiet in front of anyone.

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My grandmother's calm temperament helps me a lot.

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What an artistic temperament that girl has!

¿ hereda ?

Do you think temperament is inherited or learned?

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His bad temper has cost him several friends.

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This word is part of lesson 90.