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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