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distintivos

[dis-tin-TI-vus]
nounmasculinepl: distintivos
badges, insignia, distinctive marks
1. Symbols, emblems, or marks that identify or distinguish something or someone
The police officers wore their badges and distinctive insignia on their uniforms.
Os policiais usavam seus distintivos e insígnias distintivas em seus uniformes.
2. Characteristic features or qualities that set something apart
The distinctive features of this species include its bright coloring.
Os distintivos dessa espécie incluem sua coloração brilhante.
3. Decorative or official badges worn to show rank, achievement, or membership
The scout earned several badges for his accomplishments.
O escoteiro ganhou vários distintivos por suas realizações.
NYC Slang
badges
Synonyms
emblemasinsígniasmarcassímbolossinaiscaracterísticas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distintivos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
distintivos
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
distintivos
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'badges'
Portugal
distintivos
Standard usage, equivalent to English 'badges' or 'insignia'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar marcado pelos distintivos
levar os distintivos de algo
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