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key quality

[/kiː ˈkwɒlɪti/]
nounpl: key qualities
qualidade essencial
1. A fundamental or essential characteristic or attribute that is particularly important or distinctive
Reliability is a key quality in customer service.
A confiabilidade é uma qualidade essencial no atendimento ao cliente.
2. A crucial trait or feature that defines success or effectiveness in a particular context
Leadership is a key quality for any manager.
A liderança é uma qualidade fundamental para qualquer gerente.
Synonyms
essential qualityfundamental characteristicprimary attributeimportant featurecore trait
Antonyms
minor qualityinsignificant characteristicsecondary attribute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualidade essencial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
qualidade-chave
Technical or business context
Portugal
qualidade fundamental
Preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
característica essencial
Alternative formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the making of someone - a key quality that defines potential
the hallmark of - key quality characteristic of something
what it takes - possessing the key quality for success
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