características únicas
/kaɾaɡteɾistikas unikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "unique features" is translated into Spanish as características únicas.
What does it mean word for word?
'Características comes from carácter (character) and únicas means 'unique' or 'only'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because características is a feminine plural noun, the adjective únicas must also be feminine and plural to agree with it.
Did you know?
- The word carácter is a loanword from the Greek charaktēr, which originally referred to the engraved mark on a coin.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word peculiaridades is used to describe 'unique features' that are slightly strange or odd. It carries a connotation of being 'quirky' that características lacks.
- In Spanish, you might hear rasgos distintivos instead of características únicas when describing a person's physical appearance or personality. While both mean 'distinguishing features', rasgos is more common when talking about facial features.
Examples in context
- Las características únicas de este producto lo hacen destacar entre la competencia.The unique features of this product make it stand out among the competition.
- Los rasgos distintivos de su personalidad lo convierten en una persona especial.The distinctive traits of his personality make him a special person.
- El diseño tiene características únicas.The design has unique features.
- Estas características únicas lo hacen especial.These unique features make it special.
- Buscamos las características únicas de este producto.We are looking for the unique features of this product.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a new smartphone at a store.
- María¿Qué opinas de este teléfono, Mateo?What do you think of this phone, Mateo?
- MateoTiene características únicas que me gustan mucho.It has unique features that I like a lot.
- MaríaEs cierto, su cámara es impresionante.It is true, its camera is impressive.
- MateoSí, es un dispositivo muy avanzado.Yes, it is a very advanced device.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
