permanent feature
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: permanent features
característica permanente
1. A distinctive or notable aspect of something that is intended to last indefinitely or for a very long time
The old lighthouse has become a permanent feature of the coastal landscape.
O antigo farol tornou-se uma característica permanente da paisagem costeira.
2. An element or component that is fixed or established as a standard part of something
Air conditioning is now a permanent feature in most modern cars.
O ar-condicionado é agora uma característica permanente na maioria dos carros modernos.
3. Something that appears regularly or consistently in a particular context
Traffic congestion has become a permanent feature of rush hour in the city.
O congestionamento de trânsito tornou-se uma característica permanente da hora de pico na cidade.
The phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese to describe enduring elements of urban landscapes, cultural traditions, or institutional practices. In Brazil, it often appears in media discussing lasting impacts of urbanization or cultural phenomena that have become normalized over time.
NYC Slang
a thing that's always around; a fixture
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