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Descripción física
Es alto y moreno = descripción física.
Es simpático y generoso = descripción moral Me gustaría saber el término en inglés, se puede decir moral description? Last edited by ROBINDESBOIS; February 28, 2010 at 05:21 PM. |
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descripción física =
description/appearance descripción moral = character/demeanor |
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that means that moral rescription doesn´t exist in English? Or it is a bit too formal like in SPANISH
So to say describe somebody physically or describe sb´s appereance, and to describe sb´s demeanor, describe sb what is the adverb??? Another question: I have heard: What is he like? for both physical and moral description Is this correct? ANs what does he look like? for only physical , is this correct too?. Last edited by AngelicaDeAlquezar; March 01, 2010 at 09:30 AM. Reason: Merged back-to-back posts |
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Yes, What is he like? for both physical description/appearance & character. What does he look like? is of course clearer if asking about appearance. |
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It could also mean ability, like what is he like at football? or how good is he?
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I would say that "character" is the broad umbrella, and that "moral/ethical" would be one component of someone's character.
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ok, and how do you use it in context in a question or imperative, describe Peter´s character, other possibilities?
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What is the nature of Peter's character? John is a fine man, who lives his life in a very moral manner. John is an ethical person, given that he is involved in polotics!
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To further clarify, might we say that one's demeanor can refer to one's
behavior, attitude, etc. which reveals character?
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Is there any difference between demeanour and behaviour?
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