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    Proporción (en. Ratio)

    /propoɾˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Relationship between a part and the whole.
    The ratio of students to teachers is adequate.
    La proporción de alumnos a profesores es adecuada.
    Quantity or measurement in relation to another.
    The amount of salt in the recipe is essential.
    La proporción de sal en la receta es esencial.
    Balanced distribution of elements.
    The proportion of colors in the painting is harmonious.
    La proporción de colores en el cuadro es armoniosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proportio', which means 'fair relationship or distribution'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    golden ratio
    A mathematical relationship considered aesthetically pleasing.
    proporción áurea
    in proportion
    Appropriately in relation to something else.
    en proporción
    simple ratio
    Direct and simple relationship between quantities.
    proporción simple

    Related Words

    to provide
    To give or supply something.
    proporcionar
    proportional
    That maintains a relationship of proportion with something.
    proporcional

    Slang Meanings

    To be in proportion
    When everything is in proportion, it makes the work easier.
    Cuando todo está en proporción, hace que el trabajo sea más fácil.
    Correct ratio
    The correct proportion of ingredients is key to the success of the recipe.
    La proporción correcta de ingredientes es clave para el éxito de la receta.