basic feature

[/ˈbeɪsɪk ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: basic features
característica básica
1. A fundamental or essential characteristic or element of something
One of the basic features of this smartphone is its long battery life.
Uma das características básicas deste smartphone é sua longa vida útil da bateria.
2. A simple, core function or attribute that defines the nature of something
The basic features of democracy include free elections and civil liberties.
As características básicas da democracia incluem eleições livres e liberdades civis.
3. In technology, the essential functionalities of a product or service
The basic features of this software include file saving, editing, and printing.
As características básicas deste software incluem salvar arquivos, editar e imprimir.
In Brazil, the term 'característica básica' is widely used in technical documentation, product manuals, and educational contexts. In the USA, 'basic features' is commonly used in software, technology, and product marketing to distinguish essential functions from premium or advanced features. The concept reflects consumer expectations for transparency about what comes in a basic product version.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential characteristicfundamental elementcore attributeprimary traitmain feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
advanced featureoptional featuresecondary characteristicnon-essential element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
característica básica
Most common translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
característica básica
Standard usage in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
característica básica
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
característica essencial
Portuguese variant may prefer 'essencial' over 'básica' in some contexts

Related Words

featurecharacteristicelementattributetraitpropertyfundamental

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
the basics of something
feature-rich
stripped-down version
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