A2Spanish · Vocabulary

Character and mood

40 words from the A2 course, each with an example sentence. The course is reviewed by people. Take the test below or download it as a PDF.

Words in this set

WordMeaning
responsableresponsible
estar de mal humorto be in a bad mood
pesimistapessimistic
desorganizadodisorganised
maleducadorude
sentirse biento feel good
tranquilocalm
educadopolite
extrovertidoextroverted
valientebrave
estar de buen humorto be in a good mood
sentirse malfeel bad
creativocreative
mentirosolying
cobardecowardly
honestohonest
organizadoorganised
optimistaoptimistic
introvertidointroverted
irresponsableirresponsible
puntualpunctual
cariñosoaffectionate
sincerosincere
ambiciosoambitious
maduromature
tercostubborn
tolerantetolerant
modestomodest
celosojealous
tacañostingy
sensiblesensitive
independienteindependent
despistadoabsent-minded
listoclever
miedosoeasily scared
estresadostressed
relajadorelaxed
decepcionadodisappointed
estar hartoto be fed up
curiosocurious

Test yourself

20 questions. Answer them all, then check — you'll see what you got right and what to fix.

  1. 1

    Choose the right word

    honest

  2. 2

    Choose the right word

    introverted

  3. 3

    Choose the right word

    independent

  4. 4

    Choose the right word

    pessimistic

  5. 5

    Complete the sentence

    Fue al pedir perdón.

    He was brave in asking for forgiveness.

  6. 6

    Complete the sentence

    Ese camarero es muy con los clientes.

    That waiter is very rude to the customers.

  7. 7

    Complete the sentence

    Hay que ser en el trabajo.

    You have to be punctual at work.

  8. 8

    Complete the sentence

    Mi tío es muy : nunca paga el café.

    My uncle is very stingy: he never pays for the coffee.

  9. 9

    Complete the sentence

    Siempre intento ser sobre el futuro.

    I always try to be optimistic about the future.

  10. 10

    Type it in Spanish

    to feel good

  11. 11

    Type it in Spanish

    sincere

  12. 12

    Type it in Spanish

    stubborn

  13. 13

    Type it in Spanish

    stressed

  14. 14

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Mi perro es y no sale de noche.

    My dog is easily scared and doesn't go out at night.

  15. 15

    Build the missing word from the letters

    El pueblo es en invierno.

    The village is calm in winter.

  16. 16

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Es muy y nunca dice la verdad.

    He's a real liar and never tells the truth.

  17. 17

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    A tolerant person respects other opinions.

  18. 18

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    His behaviour was very irresponsible and caused problems.

  19. 19

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    A mature boy thinks before he speaks.

  20. 20

    Match each word to its meaning

Free printable worksheets

The same words on three A4 sheets, for class or for studying at home. No sign-up, free to print.

Word wall poster — Character and mood

Word wall poster

Every word in large type with its translation and an example. Made to hang where it is seen every day.

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Fold & recall — Character and mood

Fold & recall

Fold the answers behind the page, write from memory, check, then come back on days 2, 4, 7 and 14.

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Cut-out flashcards — Character and mood

Cut-out flashcards

The word on the front; translation and example on the back. Print on both sides, then cut.

PDF · A4 · 8 pages

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Printable test

The full test as a PDF with an answer key — print it for yourself or for a class.

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