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external traits

[/ɪkˈstɜːrnəl treɪts/]
nounpl: external traits
características externas
1. Observable physical or visible features of a person, animal, or object that can be perceived from the outside
The external traits of the bird include its colorful feathers and distinctive beak.
As características externas do pássaro incluem suas penas coloridas e seu bico distinto.
2. Outward appearances or qualities that distinguish one entity from another
We should not judge someone solely based on their external traits.
Não devemos julgar alguém apenas por suas características externas.
Synonyms
physical featuresoutward appearancevisible characteristicsexterior qualitiesphenotypic traits
Antonyms
internal traitsinherent qualitiespersonality traitscharacter traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características externas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
características externas
Common usage, sometimes shortened to 'traços externos'
Portugal
características externas
Standard term, may also use 'traços externos' or 'atributos externos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a book by its cover
don't judge by appearances
looks can be deceiving
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