By Lingobi, Published on 04/29/2025
Being able to describe people is one of the most useful parts of learning a language. Whether you're making new friends or talking about someone you know, these Spanish words will help you express what people are like—physically and personally.
Alto / Alta – Tall
Bajo / Baja – Short
Delgado / Delgado – Slim
Gordo / Gorda – Heavy
Guapo / Guapa – Good-looking
Viejo / Vieja – Old
Joven – Young
Amable – Kind
Divertido / Divertida – Fun
Trabajador / Trabajadora – Hardworking
Inteligente – Smart
Timido / Timida – Shy
Extrovertido / Extrovertida – Outgoing
Mi hermana es alta y amable. – My sister is tall and kind.
Él es muy divertido y simpático. – He is very fun and nice.
Soy trabajador pero tímido. – I’m hardworking but shy.
The more you practice, the easier it gets to describe others—and yourself! Try combining these traits to build full sentences and conversations.
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