Describing People

The composition should be divided in three parts:

Introduction: You briefly set the scene giving general information about the person,
saying how, when, or where you first saw, met or were introduced to that person.

Eg: Iñaki is my best friend. We were introduced by a mutual friend at “The Donosti”
a few years ago as I needed someone to talk in English, and he was a teacher. We got
on well immediately and we have been friends ever since.

Main body: You describe physical appearance, character(personal qualities),

hobbies/interest. You should write a paragraph for each topic.
*To describe physical appearance, you should give details of the person's age,
height/build, facial features, hair, clothing, etc moving from the most general
aspects to the details.

Eg: Iñaki, who is in his early-forties, is of medium height and average build, with an
oval face and receding hair. He's got beautiful almond brown eyes and a charming
smile. He wears casual clothes.

*To describe character (personal qualities) you can support them with examples or
mannner and mannerism (the way they speak, the gestures a particular
habit)and/or justifications.

Eg: He is very outspoken, and always says what he feels. He has an extraordinary
sense of humour and really cracks me up. But what I really admire about Iñaki, is his
integrity and loyalty, as he is always there whenever you need him.

*To describe hobbies/interests, lifestyle and beliefs, you should talk about the
person's habits, interests, daily routines,....

Eg: In his free time he loves reading and watching films, particularly independent
ones. Iñaki also enjoys playing boarding games, and he's absolutely fantastic at
“trivial”.

Conclusion: You write your feelings and/or comments.

Eg: My friend is one of the nicest people I've ever met. I really enjoy sharing
things with him. It's always fun being with him, and you never feel blue. I know for
sure we'll be friends forever.
 Describing people
Height Tall, of medium height, short, tiny(chiquitit@), average height, petite
(you can also use adverbs before some of these adjectives like, very,
extremely, rather, quite, not very,. )
lovely figure

Build Obese, fat, slightly overweight, plump/chubby(gordit@),

muscular, well-built, of average build,fit

slender(esbelt@),slim, thin, skinny/ bony(en los huesos), underweight

Age

Young, old, around/about 45; in her/his early- mid- late-

twenties,teens.....; teenager, middle-aged

Hair thick/thin/strong/healthy/shiny/damaged hair

straight/curly/wavy/spiky hair
long/shoulder-lenght, neck-lenght/short hair
permed hair (permanente)
dyed(teñido)/highlights(mechas)
ponytail(coleta)/bun(moño)/braids(trenzas)/extensions/pigtails(coletas
to wear the hair down(llevar el pelo suelto)
fringe (flequillo)
 Describing people
Face *round/oval/square/wide face
round/almond/slanting (achinados)/big/small/close-set(juntos) eyes
green/black/chesnut(castaño)/blue,
greenish(verdoso), brownish (pardos) eyes
beautiful/big/small eyes
*bushy(poblado)/thick/thin eyebrows
*broad(ancha)/flat(chata)/sharp(afilida)/
pug /turned up(respingona) nose
*thin, full lips
Special *wrinkles(arrugas)/freckles(pecas)/beauty spots,moles (lunares)
features moles/blackheads(espinillas)dimple (hoyuelo), scar(cicatriz)
*moustache, beard, long/short sideburns
(patillas)
*glasses, contact lens,

Complexion Light, white, olive-skinned

General good-looking, pretty, handsome, beautiful, gorgeous, attractive, ugly,
appearance plain;
Clothes baggy,(holgado, muy grande) comfortable, skin-tight(ajustado),
fashionable, sporty, well dressed, casually dressed, trendy(a la
última) , shabby (gastad@)