principal properties
[ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈprɒpərtiz]
noun phrasepl: principal properties
propriedades principais
1. The most important or fundamental characteristics, attributes, or qualities of something
The principal properties of water are its ability to dissolve many substances and its high heat capacity.
As propriedades principais da água são sua capacidade de dissolver muitas substâncias e sua alta capacidade térmica.
2. In real estate, the main residential or commercial buildings and land holdings owned by a person or organization
The family's principal properties included a mansion in the countryside and an apartment in the city.
As propriedades principais da família incluíam uma mansão no campo e um apartamento na cidade.
3. In physics or chemistry, the defining characteristics or features that determine an object's behavior
Understanding the principal properties of metals helps engineers select appropriate materials.
Compreender as propriedades principais dos metais ajuda os engenheiros a selecionarem materiais apropriados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian academic, scientific, and real estate contexts. In business environments, it often refers to a company's main assets or holdings. The phrase is formal and commonly appears in technical documentation, legal agreements, and educational materials across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
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