extrovertido
/eɡstɾobeɾˈtido/
The English word outgoing is translated into Spanish as extrovertido.
The term is used to describe a person who is comfortable in social settings and interactions. You can also use the synonym sociable to mean the same thing, as they are used interchangeably in most contexts. The direct antonym for an outgoing person is introvertido, which means introverted.
Meaning: being comfortable in social settings and interactions (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term majo or maja is used to describe someone who is friendly, nice and pleasant to be around. In slang, the terms amiguero or amiguera represent someone who is quite friendly and can easily make friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being described. Use extrovertida for a female. The plural form extrovertidos is used when describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾobeɾˈtido/
Did you know?
- While 'extrovertido' is the psychological term, in many Latin American countries you might hear someone described as 'echado para adelante' to mean they are bold and proactive in social situations.
- The adjective sociable in Spanish is often used to describe animals, such as dogs or cats, whereas extrovertido is almost exclusively reserved for humans.
- While extrovertido is a neutral trait, calling someone amiguero can sometimes imply they are a 'social climber' who values the number of friends over the depth of the relationship.
Examples in context
- Él es extrovertido.He is outgoing.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use extrovertido to describe a person.Tatoeba #1361845 by marcelostockle, translation #294729 by CK
- Él es una persona muy sociableHe is a very sociable person
- Ella tiene una personalidad extrovertidaShe has an outgoing personality
- Mi vecino es muy simpáticoMy neighbor is very outgoing
- Ella es muy desenvuelta en las fiestasShe is very outgoing at parties
- Pedro es muy amiguero, siempre está rodeado de gentePedro is very outgoing, he's always surrounded by people
- Ella es muy sociable y siempre se lleva bien con todosShe is very sociable and gets along well with everyone
- Las personas extrovertidas suelen disfrutar de grandes reuniones y eventos socialesExtroverted people usually enjoy large gatherings and social events
- Necesitamos un empleado extrovertido para ventas.We need an outgoing employee for sales.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a new coworker.
- Javier¿Cómo es el nuevo empleado, María?What is the new employee like, María?
- MaríaEs un chico muy extrovertido y amable.He is a very outgoing and kind guy.
- JavierEso es bueno para el equipo de ventas.That is good for the sales team.
- MaríaSí, se lleva bien con todo el mundo.Yes, he gets along with everyone.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry extrovertido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
