marca registrada; característica distintiva; selo de autenticidade
1. A distinctive characteristic or feature that is typical of someone or something
Attention to detail is the hallmark of her work.
A atenção aos detalhes é a marca registrada do seu trabalho.
2. An official mark stamped on precious metals to certify their purity and quality
The hallmark on the silver indicates it is genuine.
O selo de autenticidade na prata indica que é genuína.
3. To mark with a hallmark; to be a distinctive feature of something
This innovation hallmarks the company's commitment to excellence.
Essa inovação marca a característica do compromisso da empresa com a excelência.
In the USA, 'hallmark' is strongly associated with the Hallmark Company's greeting cards and has become synonymous with quality and reliability. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'marca registrada' conveys both the official certification aspect and the figurative meaning of distinctive character. The term is frequently used in business, jewelry, and creative industries in both cultures to denote authenticity and quality assurance.
NYC Slang
signature move; the real deal
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