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identifying traits

[aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ treɪts]
noun phrase
características identificadoras
1. Distinctive features or characteristics that serve to recognize, distinguish, or determine the identity of a person, object, or concept
The suspect's identifying traits included a distinctive scar and tattoo.
As características identificadoras do suspeito incluíam uma cicatriz e tatuagem distintas.
2. Specific qualities or attributes that mark or characterize someone or something as unique
Good communication and problem-solving are identifying traits of successful managers.
Comunicação eficaz e resolução de problemas são características identificadoras de gerentes bem-sucedidos.
Synonyms
distinguishing featuresidentifying characteristicsdistinctive marksdefining featurescharacteristic attributes
Antonyms
common traitsgeneric featuresindistinguishable qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características identificadoras
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
traços identificadores
Alternative modern usage
Rio de Janeiro
marcas identificadoras
Often used in informal contexts
Portugal
características identificativas
Preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dead giveaway
the hallmark of
a telltale sign
earmarks someone as
stands out like a sore thumb
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