carisma
/kaˈɾisma/masculine
The English word charisma is translated into Spanish as carisma.
carisma refers to personal charm or magnetism. If you want to describe someone as being charismatic, you can use the adjective carismático.
Meaning: personal charm or magnetism (noun)
Which one should you use?
While carisma is the direct translation, you might choose different words depending on the context. Encanto can be used to convey a sense of captivating charm and magnetism, whereas chispa is an informal way to describe someone who has a certain spark or charisma.
How does it change in a sentence?
carisma is a masculine noun and is used with the definite article el to form el carisma.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈɾisma/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word encanto can describe both a person's charisma and a magical spell or charm.
- The word carisma comes from the Ancient Greek word khárisma, which originally referred to a 'divine gift' or a grace given by God.
- While English uses 'charisma' for magnetism, Spanish uses don to describe a natural, innate talent or 'gift' that often accompanies a charismatic person.
Examples in context
- El atractivo de su carisma hizo escuchar a otra gente.The attractiveness of his charisma made other people listen.This sentence shows how the attractiveness of someone's carisma can influence others.Tatoeba #6090109 by albrusgher, translation #688042 by ulyssemc1
- Lo que le falta en carisma, ella lo compensa con trabajo duro.What she lacks in charisma she makes up for with hard work.This sentence illustrates how one might lack in carisma but compensate in other ways.Tatoeba #546817 by Leono, translation #546808 by darinmex
- Su encanto natural cautiva a todosHis natural charm captivates everyone
- Juan tiene mucha chispaJuan has a lot of charisma
- Su labia le da un carisma únicoHis smooth talk gives him a unique charisma
- Su carisma natural atrae a todo el mundo.His natural charisma attracts everyone.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a new coworker.
- ElenaMe gusta el nuevo colega, tiene mucho carisma.I like the new colleague, he has a lot of charisma.
- MateoSí, cae bien a todo el mundo.Yes, everyone likes him.
- ElenaEs increíble cómo domina la conversación.It is incredible how he dominates the conversation.
- MateoEso es gracias a su carisma natural.That is thanks to his natural charisma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charisma” translations and entries carisma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carisma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
