caractere

[ka-rak-ˈtɛ-rə]

nounmasculinepl: caracteres

character

1. A letter, symbol, or sign used in writing or printing

Type each character carefully on the keyboard.

Digite cada caractere cuidadosamente no teclado.

2. A distinctive quality or feature that identifies someone or something

Her honesty is a defining character trait.

A honestidade dela é uma característica de seu caráter.

3. A person in a story, film, or play

The main character in the novel is a detective.

O personagem principal do romance é um detetive.

4. Moral and behavioral qualities of a person

He has shown great character in overcoming adversity.

Ele demonstrou grande caráter ao superar adversidades.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caractere

Standard usage in both meanings: written symbol and personal trait

Portugal

carácter

Alternative spelling preferred for the meaning of personal trait; caractere used for written symbol

Technical/Computing

caractere

Universally used in computing contexts across Portuguese-speaking regions

ser de bom caractere (to be good-natured)

ter caractere (to have character/personality)

caracteres especiais (special characters)

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