proportion in Portuguese
proportion in Portuguese is proporção, proporcionar — proportion means the size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.
proportion in Portuguese
proporção
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
proporcionar
(transitive, arts) To set or render in proportion.
What does "proportion" mean?
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noun The size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.
"A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries."
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noun A balanced or harmonious relationship between the sizes of different parts.
"The architect designed the building with careful attention to proportion."
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verb To adjust the size or amount of something so it relates correctly to something else.
"The punishment should be proportioned to the severity of the crime."
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proportion in a sentence
- A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries.
- What proportion of students passed the exam?
- The architect designed the building with careful attention to proportion.
- The room feels calm because the windows and doors are in good proportion.
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What is "proportion" in Portuguese?
"proportion" in Portuguese is proporção, proporcionar. proportion means: The size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.
How do you use "proportion" in a sentence?
Example: "A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries." In Portuguese, "proportion" is proporção, proporcionar.
Are there other ways to say "proportion" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "proportion": proporção, proporcionar.
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