individual

• Se refiere a algo que es único, separado o perteneciente a una sola persona o cosa en particular; también puede indicar lo propio de un individuo o lo que se hace de manera personal y no colectiva.

Describes something that is single, separate, or belonging to a particular person.

1. Single or separateB1formal

   Relating to one person or thing, rather than a group.

   Individual (separado o único)

   • Each individual student received a certificate.
   • The teacher gave individual attention to every child.
   • We need to consider the individual needs of each patient.

   Sinónimosdiscretedistinctloneparticularseparatesinglesolespecific

   Antónimoscollectivecommonjointshared

2. Distinctive or uniqueB2formal

   Characteristic of a particular person or thing; distinctive.

   individual, distintivo

   • She has a very individual style of painting.
   • His individual approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.
   • The restaurant offers an individual menu for each guest.

   Sinónimoscharacteristicdistinctiveidiosyncraticparticularpeculiarpersonalsingularspecialunique

   Antónimoscommongeneralgenericuniversal

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona, animal o cosa considerados por separado de un grupo o de su especie, o a un ser humano concreto e individualizado.

A noun referring to a single person, animal, or thing considered separately from a group or species.

1. Single personA2formal

   A single human being as distinct from a group.

   individuo

   • Each individual must complete the form separately.
   • The rights of the individual are protected by law.
   • She is a talented individual with many skills.

   Sinónimoshumanhuman beingmortalsomebodysomeonesoul

   Antónimoscrowdgroup

2. Distinct entityB1formal

   A person considered separately from others, often with unique characteristics.

   Persona particular

   • He is a very private individual who keeps to himself.
   • The school treats each student as an individual.
   • She is a remarkable individual who has achieved great things.

   Sinónimoscharactercreaturehumanhuman beingmortalpersonagesomebodysomeonesoul

   Antónimoscollectivegroupmass