feature

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfɛtʃə/ AmE /ˈfiːtʃər/

noun / verb en → es

1 BODY PART [singular] B1

a part of the body, especially one that is noticeable or unusual

parte del cuerpo, rasgo facial

  • have a feature

Collocations prominent feature · distinctive feature

  • She has a very prominent nose.

    Ella tiene una nariz muy pronunciada.

2 CHARACTERISTIC [singular] B1

a characteristic or quality that is typical of someone or something

carácterística, rasgo distintivo

  • have a feature

Collocations key feature · unique feature

  • The hotel has many unique features.

    El hotel tiene muchas características únicas.

3 ARTICLE [singular] B2

an article or item in a newspaper, magazine, etc., that gives information about something

artículo, reportaje

  • feature on/in

Collocations lead feature · special feature

  • The lead feature in today's newspaper is about climate change.

    El artículo principal en el periódico de hoy es sobre cambio climático.

4 INCLUDE [transitive] B2

to include or show something as a part of something else

incluir, mostrar

  • feature in/on

Collocations feature prominently · feature regularly

  • The exhibition will feature works by several famous artists.

    La exposición incluirá obras de varios artistas famosos.

5 FUNCTION [singular] C1

the purpose or use of something

función, propósito

  • have a feature

Collocations key feature · unique feature

  • The new software has several useful features.

    El nuevo software tiene varias características útiles.

6 FACE [intransitive] C1

to appear on the front page or cover of a newspaper, magazine, etc.

aparecer en la portada

  • feature in/on
  • The actress featured on the cover of this month's magazine.

    La actriz apareció en la portada de esta revista del mes.

7 ARCHITECTURE [singular] C1

a part or element in a building, especially one that is noticeable or unusual

elemento arquitectónico, rasgo distintivo

  • have a feature
  • The building's most striking feature is its large windows.

    El rasgo más distintivo del edificio son sus grandes ventanas.

8 TECHNOLOGY [singular] C1

a function or facility that a piece of equipment has, especially one that is new or unusual

funcionalidad, característica tecnológica

  • have a feature
  • The latest smartphone has an innovative new feature.

    El último teléfono inteligente tiene una nueva característica innovadora.