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external characteristics

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks]
noun
características externas
1. Visible or outward features and qualities of a person, object, or organism that can be observed from the outside
The external characteristics of the bird include its colorful plumage and distinctive markings.
As características externas da ave incluem sua plumagem colorida e marcas distintivas.
2. Physical attributes that define or distinguish something's appearance
When describing a suspect, the police officer listed the external characteristics such as height, hair color, and distinguishing marks.
Ao descrever um suspeito, o policial listou as características externas, como altura, cor do cabelo e marcas distintivas.
Synonyms
outward featuresvisible attributesphysical appearanceexterior traitssurface features
Antonyms
internal characteristicsinherent qualitiesintrinsic properties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características externas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
características externas
Commonly used in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
características externas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a book by its cover
appearances can be deceiving
what you see is what you get
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