intrinsic

BrE /ˈɪn.trɪ.sɪk/ AmE /ˈɪn.trɪ.sɪk/

adjective en → es

1 BUILT-IN [attributive], [predicative] C1

existing as a basic or essential part of something, rather than being added later

intrínseco, inherente

  • an intrinsic quality/feature

Collocations intrinsic value · intrinsic motivation

  • Honesty is an intrinsic part of his character.

    La honestidad es una parte intrínseca de su carácter.

2 PERSONAL [attributive], [predicative] C1

belonging to or characteristic of a particular person, rather than being shared by everyone

propio, personal

  • an intrinsic part of somebody's personality

Collocations intrinsic to someone · intrinsic to one’s nature

  • Her love for music is intrinsic to her personality.

    Su amor por la música es propio de su personalidad.