Formal:
* ¿Cómo es [name]? - This is the most direct and general way to ask. It literally means "How is [name]?" and can be used for both personality and physical description.
* ¿Qué tal es [name]? - This is a slightly more informal version of the previous question, still polite but less formal. It translates to "How is [name]?"
* ¿Puedes describirme a [name]? - This is a more specific request, meaning "Can you describe [name] to me?" It implies you are interested in a more detailed answer.
Informal:
* ¿Cómo es [name] en realidad? - This means "What is [name] really like?" and implies you want to know their true personality, beyond surface appearances.
* ¿Qué te parece [name]? - This is a more casual way to ask for an opinion, translating to "What do you think of [name]?"
* ¿Cómo es [name] de persona? - This means "What kind of person is [name]?" and is more focused on their character.
Specific questions:
* ¿Es [name] simpático/a? - Is [name] friendly?
* ¿Es [name] inteligente? - Is [name] intelligent?
* ¿Es [name] divertido/a? - Is [name] fun?
* ¿Es [name] trabajador/a? - Is [name] hardworking?
Remember to adjust the level of formality and the specific questions based on your relationship with the person you are asking and the context of the conversation.