← Back to Fala2Me

primary features

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈfiː.tʃərz]
nounpl: primary features
características principais
1. The most important or fundamental characteristics or qualities of something
The primary features of this smartphone include a high-resolution camera and fast processor.
As características principais deste smartphone incluem câmera de alta resolução e processador rápido.
2. Essential distinguishing traits that define or identify something
Democracy's primary features are free speech and the right to vote.
As características principais da democracia são a liberdade de expressão e o direito de voto.
3. In linguistics and biology, the main distinctive elements or attributes
The primary features of the dialect were studied in detail.
As características principais do dialeto foram estudadas em detalhes.
Synonyms
main featureskey featuresessential characteristicsprincipal traitsfundamental attributes
Antonyms
secondary featuresminor featuresauxiliary characteristics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características principais
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
características principais / traços principais
Both terms are equally used
São Paulo
características principais / features principais
Technical contexts may use English term directly
Portugal
características principais / traços primordiais
More formal variant 'traços primordiais' may be used

Related Idioms & Phrases

the hallmark of
the backbone of
the cornerstone of
the crux of
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →