physical characteristics
[/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks/]
nounpl: physical characteristics
características físicas
1. the observable properties or features of a person's body or an object that can be perceived through the senses
Her physical characteristics include blonde hair and blue eyes.
Suas características físicas incluem cabelos loiros e olhos azuis.
2. distinguishing bodily attributes such as height, weight, build, skin tone, and facial features
The suspect's physical characteristics were recorded in the police report.
As características físicas do suspeito foram registradas no relatório policial.
3. in biology or science, the visible traits of an organism determined by genetics and environment
Physical characteristics of the species vary depending on their habitat.
As características físicas da espécie variam dependendo do seu habitat.
The term 'características físicas' is commonly used in Brazil in official documents, medical records, and law enforcement reports. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used in medical, scientific, and legal contexts. It is considered neutral and objective language when describing human features for identification or scientific purposes, though context matters in sensitive discussions about race or ethnicity.
NYC Slang
looks, appearance, physical features
Related Idioms & Phrases
to fit the description (based on physical characteristics)
to have distinctive physical characteristics
marked by certain physical characteristics
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