fleeting traits
[ˈfliːtɪŋ treɪts]
noun phrase
características fugidias
1. Brief, temporary, or quickly disappearing personal qualities, features, or characteristics that do not last long
The fleeting traits of childhood innocence often fade as we grow older.
As características fugidias da inocência infantil frequentemente desaparecem conforme envelhecemos.
2. Momentary or transient attributes that are difficult to capture or hold onto
Her fleeting traits of joy were visible only for a brief moment before sadness returned.
Suas características fugidias de alegria foram visíveis apenas por um breve momento antes da tristeza retornar.
3. Passing or ephemeral qualities that characterize someone or something briefly
The fleeting traits observed in the subject's behavior suggested temporary emotional distress.
As características fugidias observadas no comportamento do sujeito sugeriram angústia emocional temporária.
The concept of fleeting traits is frequently discussed in Brazilian psychology and literature when describing transient emotional states or temporary behavioral patterns. In American English, this phrase is often used in philosophical or introspective contexts to discuss the impermanence of human experience.
Related Idioms & Phrases
here today, gone tomorrow
flash in the pan
a moment in time
like sand through an hourglass
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