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caratteristica

feature

noun kah-raht-teh-REE-stee-kah Less Common

Origin: from Greek charakter

Also means

characteristic

Usage Note

Caratteristica is feminine, plural caratteristiche (the 'ch' keeps the hard 'k' sound). As an adjective, caratteristico means 'typical' or 'quaint', often praising a picturesque village or dish.

Examples

"Ogni regione ha una caratteristica unica."

Natural Translation

Each region has a unique feature.

Literal Translation

Every region has a feature unique.

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