This is the 877th most frequent Italian word.
tratti
"Tratti" can mean "features," "traits," "strokes," or "aspects," depending on context.
Here, 'tratti' is used to mean 'traits' or 'features' in the context of characteristics.
I suoi tratti distintivi lo rendono riconoscibile.
His distinctive traits make him recognizable.
In this case, 'tratti' refers to 'stretches' or 'sections' especially of distance or time.
Camminava per lunghi tratti senza fermarsi.
He walked for long stretches without stopping.
'Tratti' denotes 'stages' or 'parts' in the context of the development or progress of something.