conspícuo

[kõs.ˈpi.ku.u]

adjectivemasculinepl: conspícuos

conspicuous

1. Easily seen or noticed; standing out clearly; prominent

The conspicuous absence of the director was noted by everyone.

A ausência conspícua do diretor foi notada por todos.

2. Distinguished or eminent; notable for excellence or importance

He made a conspicuous contribution to the field of science.

Ele fez uma contribuição conspícua para o campo da ciência.

3. Striking or remarkable in appearance

The conspicuous red car stood out among the gray vehicles.

O carro vermelho conspícuo destacava-se entre os veículos cinzentos.

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General Brazilian

conspícuo

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

conspícuo

Common in formal and academic contexts

Portugal

conspícuo

Formal and literary usage; less common in everyday speech

pelo seu aspecto conspícuo - by its conspicuous appearance

de forma conspícua - in a conspicuous manner

notoriamente conspícuo - notoriously conspicuous

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