desirable qualities

[/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl ˈkwɑːlɪtiz/]
noun phrase
qualidades desejáveis
1. characteristics, traits, or attributes that are wanted, valued, or considered attractive and worth having
Honesty and reliability are desirable qualities in a business partner.
Honestidade e confiabilidade são qualidades desejáveis em um parceiro comercial.
2. positive attributes that make someone or something preferable or appealing
She possesses many desirable qualities that make her an excellent leader.
Ela possui muitas qualidades desejáveis que a tornam uma excelente líder.
In Brazilian culture, discussing 'qualidades desejáveis' is common in professional contexts, job interviews, and when evaluating potential partners or employees. The phrase reflects an emphasis on personal development and self-improvement, which are valued in Brazilian society. In the USA, this concept is frequently used in hiring processes, dating contexts, and self-help literature, emphasizing individual achievement and desirability as social currency.
NYC Slang
dope qualities / solid qualities
Synonyms / Sinônimos
favorable qualitiespositive attributesadmirable traitsvalued characteristicsattractive features
Antonyms / Antônimos
undesirable qualitiesnegative attributesunfavorable traitsflawsweaknesses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualidades desejáveis
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
qualidades legais / qualidades boas
more colloquial variation
São Paulo
qualidades desejáveis / atributos valorizados
formal and business contexts
Portugal
qualidades desejáveis / qualidades apreciáveis
formal usage, similar to Brazilian but sometimes with different word choices

Related Words

virtuemeritexcellenceadvantageassetstrength

Related Idioms & Phrases

the whole package
worth their weight in gold
a diamond in the rough
have what it takes
be all that and a bag of chips
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