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So now I assume that Pepe tiene mucho genio = Pepe is a real character or a real piece of work.
Some who is a real character/piece of work can mean they have a colorful personality, but it often has negative connotations. PS The meaning probably changes from country to country. Pepe tiene mucho genio in Mexico means he's a bright guy, but in Spain, he's a tipo.
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I suppose so, Poli. None of the people I know would have expected that someone with "mucho genio" would be ill tempered.
I think we would say "tiene mucho carácter" instead, which can be understood as someone very strong and determined, but also as someone with a strong will in a negative way. ![]()
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Para mi, una persona con "mucho genio" es una persona inteligente y resiliente.
En cambio una persona "mal genio" tiene un comportamiento rabioso y agresivo. Un "malas pulgas"
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