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separate characteristics

[ˈsɛp.ər.ət ˌkær.ək.tə.ˈrɪs.tɪks]
noun phrase
características distintas
1. Individual or distinguishing features that set something or someone apart from others
Each animal species has separate characteristics that help us identify them.
Cada espécie animal possui características distintas que nos ajudam a identificá-las.
2. Distinct qualities or attributes that are not shared or combined
The two products have separate characteristics that appeal to different customers.
Os dois produtos têm características distintas que atraem diferentes clientes.
Synonyms
distinct featuresindividual traitsunique qualitiesdistinguishing attributesspecific properties
Antonyms
shared characteristicscommon featuressimilar traitscombined qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características distintas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
características particulares
Alternative common usage in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
características próprias
Regional variation emphasizing ownership of traits
Portugal
características separadas
More literal translation used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out from the crowd
a horse of a different color
tell them apart
distinctive features
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