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different characteristics

[/ˈdɪfərənt ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks/]
noun phrase
características diferentes
1. Distinctive qualities, features, or attributes that set one thing apart from another
The two species have different characteristics that help scientists identify them.
As duas espécies têm características diferentes que ajudam os cientistas a identificá-las.
2. Varied or distinguishing traits that are not the same
Each culture has different characteristics reflected in its art and traditions.
Cada cultura tem características diferentes refletidas em sua arte e tradições.
Synonyms
distinct featuresvaried traitsdistinguishing qualitiesdifferent attributesdiverse properties
Antonyms
similar characteristicsidentical traitscommon featuressame qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características diferentes
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
características diferentes
Common in academic and business contexts
Portugal
características distintas
More formal alternative commonly used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a different breed
a far cry from
poles apart
like night and day
chalk and cheese
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