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basic qualities
[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈkwɒlɪtiz]
noun phrase
qualidades básicas
1.
fundamental or essential characteristics or attributes of something or someone
Honesty and integrity are basic qualities of a good leader.
Honestidade e integridade são qualidades básicas de um bom líder.
2.
the most important or necessary features required for something to function or exist
The basic qualities of water include being colorless and odorless.
As qualidades básicas da água incluem ser incolor e inodora.
Synonyms
essential characteristics
fundamental features
core attributes
primary traits
essential qualities
Antonyms
advanced qualities
secondary characteristics
peripheral features
non-essential traits
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
qualidades básicas
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
qualidades básicas
formal and common in professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
qualidades básicas
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
qualidades essenciais
often preferred variant in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get down to basics
back to basics
the bare essentials
the bottom line
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