genio

Definitions of genio
  1. noun
    a persisting angry mood
    synonyms: atrabilis, mal humor, malaleche, malhumor
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    types:
    iracundia, irascibilidad
    a feeling of resentful anger
    basca, berrinche, pataleta, perra, rabieta, verraquera
    a display of bad temper
    type of:
    cólera, enojo, ira
    a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
  2. noun
    (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
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    type of:
    espíritu
    any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
  3. noun
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    synonyms: as, crac, ducho, hacha, virtuoso
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    type of:
    experto
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  4. noun
    someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
    synonyms: cerebro
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    types:
    fénix, maravilla, monstruo, portento, prodigio
    an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
    niño prodigio
    an extremely talented young male person
    type of:
    intelectual
    a person who uses the mind creatively
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