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essential traits

[ɪˈsenʃəl treɪts]
noun phrasepl: essential traits
características essenciais
1. fundamental or indispensable qualities or characteristics that define or are necessary to something or someone
Honesty and integrity are essential traits of a good leader.
Honestidade e integridade são características essenciais de um bom líder.
2. the core attributes that constitute the nature or identity of a person, thing, or concept
Critical thinking is one of the essential traits required for this job.
O pensamento crítico é uma das características essenciais necessárias para este trabalho.
Synonyms
fundamental qualitieskey characteristicscore attributesvital propertiesintrinsic features
Antonyms
superficial traitstrivial characteristicsincidental qualitiessecondary features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características essenciais
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
qualidades essenciais
alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
traços fundamentais
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
características essenciais
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the heart of the matter
what makes someone tick
the bare necessities
the crux of the matter
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