peculiarities

[/pɪˈkjuːliærɪtiz/]

noun

peculiaridades

1. Distinctive or unusual characteristics or traits that make something or someone different from others

The peculiarities of the local dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand.

As peculiaridades do dialeto local tornavam difícil para estrangeiros compreender.

2. Odd or eccentric qualities; quirks

She had several peculiarities in her behavior that her friends found endearing.

Ela tinha várias peculiaridades em seu comportamento que seus amigos achavam encantadoras.

3. Special or distinctive features that belong exclusively to someone or something

Each region has its own peculiarities in terms of customs and traditions.

Cada região tem suas próprias peculiaridades em termos de costumes e tradições.

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General Brazilian

peculiaridades

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

peculiaridades

Standard usage; may informally use 'coisas estranhas' in casual speech

São Paulo

peculiaridades

Standard formal usage; 'características únicas' as alternative

Portugal

peculiaridades

Standard usage; 'singularidades' also commonly used

it's just one of those peculiarities

have a peculiarity for something

the peculiarities of the trade

distinctive peculiarities

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