abstract qualities
[/ˈæbstrækt ˈkwɑːlɪtiz/]
noun phrasefeminine (in Portuguese)pl: abstract qualities
qualidades abstratas
1. Intangible characteristics or properties that exist as ideas or concepts rather than physical objects; non-concrete attributes
Courage, honesty, and beauty are abstract qualities that are difficult to measure.
Coragem, honestidade e beleza são qualidades abstratas que são difíceis de medir.
2. Philosophical or conceptual attributes that cannot be perceived directly through the senses
The artist explored abstract qualities of emotion through her paintings.
A artista explorou qualidades abstratas de emoção através de suas pinturas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and artistic discourse. Brazilians frequently discuss abstract qualities in relation to personal development (desenvolvimento pessoal) and spiritual growth, while in the USA the term is more commonly associated with art criticism and philosophical debate.
Related Idioms & Phrases
qualities that transcend the material
beyond the surface qualities
intangible yet powerful qualities
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