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salient feature

[/ˈseɪliənt ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: salient features
característica marcante
1. A prominent or particularly noticeable aspect or characteristic of something
The salient feature of this new smartphone is its advanced camera system.
A característica marcante deste novo smartphone é o seu sistema de câmera avançado.
2. A distinctive or striking quality that stands out and catches attention
One salient feature of the report was the unexpected decline in sales.
Uma característica marcante do relatório foi o declínio inesperado nas vendas.
Synonyms
prominent featureoutstanding characteristicdistinctive traitnotable aspectstriking quality
Antonyms
minor featureinsignificant detailunremarkable aspect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica marcante
Most common usage
Brazil
traço saliente
More formal/technical usage
Portugal
característica saliente
Direct translation, somewhat formal
Portugal
aspecto de destaque
Alternative informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the main point
what stands out
the bottom line
em destaque
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