What does genio in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word genio in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use genio in Spanish.

The word genio in Spanish means genie, temper, temperament, genius, genius, the genie in the lamp, temper. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word genio

genie

nombre masculino (personaje mágico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El genio le dijo que le concedería tres deseos.
The genie told him that he would grant him three wishes.

temper, temperament

nombre masculino (carácter de una persona)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su mal genio le ocasiona continuos conflictos.
His bad temper (or: temperament) always causes conflicts.

genius

nombre masculino (persona muy inteligente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El genio de las matemáticas solucionó la ecuación en un instante.
The mathematical genius solved the equation in an instant.

genius

nombre masculino (aptitud especial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su genio le permitió triunfar en su carrera.
Her genius allowed her to succeed in her career.

the genie in the lamp

(personaje de cuentos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

temper

locución nominal masculina (mal carácter)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El mal genio del jefe es insoportable: hoy hizo llorar a dos empleados.
The boss' temper is unbearable. Today he made two employees cry.

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