evident features

[ˈɛvɪdənt ˈfiːtʃərz]
noun phrasepl: evident features (plural form)
características evidentes
1. Observable or noticeable characteristics that are clearly visible or obvious to perceive
The evident features of the building include its tall windows and red brick exterior.
As características evidentes do edifício incluem suas janelas altas e exterior de tijolos vermelhos.
2. Distinctive traits or qualities that stand out and are easily recognized
The evident features of the disease made diagnosis straightforward.
As características evidentes da doença tornaram o diagnóstico direto.
3. Prominent or conspicuous aspects of something that do not require further investigation
Among the evident features of the landscape were the mountains and rivers.
Entre as características evidentes da paisagem estavam as montanhas e rios.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, scientific, and descriptive contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'características evidentes' is the standard technical term used in medical diagnoses, architectural descriptions, and scientific observations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obvious featuresapparent characteristicsvisible traitsconspicuous qualitiesdistinguishing markssalient features
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden featuresobscure characteristicsconcealed traitsunclear qualitieslatent features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características evidentes
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
características evidentes / traços nítidos
Common usage, sometimes emphasizing clarity
São Paulo
características evidentes / aspectos óbvios
Formal and technical contexts
Portugal
características evidentes / traços evidentes
Slightly more formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

characteristicsattributespropertiesaspectstraitsdistinctivenessvisibilityprominence

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out like a sore thumb (equivalent to evident features)
clear as day (describing evident features)
sticks out a mile (Brazilian: 'salta aos olhos')
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