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shared characteristics

[/ʃɛrd ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪks/]
noun
características compartilhadas
1. Qualities, features, or attributes that are common to two or more people, things, or groups
The shared characteristics between the two species include their skeletal structure and habitat preferences.
As características compartilhadas entre as duas espécies incluem sua estrutura esquelética e preferências de habitat.
2. Common traits or properties that define membership in a category or group
Despite their differences, all mammals have shared characteristics such as fur and the ability to produce milk.
Apesar das diferenças, todos os mamíferos têm características compartilhadas, como pelos e a capacidade de produzir leite.
Synonyms
common characteristicscommon featurescommon traitsshared featuressimilarities
Antonyms
differencesdistinguishing characteristicsunique characteristicsdistinctive features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características compartilhadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
características em comum
Colloquial alternative, emphasizing 'em comum' (in common)
São Paulo
características compartilhadas
Standard usage, formal contexts
Portugal
características partilhadas
Portuguese uses 'partilhadas' instead of 'compartilhadas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something in common
traits that bind
common ground
similarities that unite
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