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    Proporciones (en. Proportions)

    pro-pohr-syo-nes

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Relationship between two magnitudes that is compared so that an equivalence is established.
    The proportions in the recipe must be respected to achieve a good result.
    Las proporciones en la receta deben ser respetadas para obtener un buen resultado.
    Relationship that is established between the size of an object and its representation on a plane.
    The proportions of the statue are impressive.
    Las proporciones de la estatua son impresionantes.
    Fraction of a whole that represents a part.
    It is important to know the proportions of the market in each region.
    Es importante conocer las proporciones del mercado en cada región.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'proportio', which means 'relation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in adequate proportions
    in correct or sufficient amounts.
    en proporciones adecuadas
    in disproportion
    when something is out of balance or not proportional.
    en desproporción
    geometric proportions
    relations that appear in mathematical contexts, such as in geometry.
    proporciones geométricas

    Related Words

    proportional
    that maintains a proportional relationship.
    proporcional
    disproportionate
    that does not have proper proportion or equivalence.
    desproporcionado
    quotient
    result of dividing one quantity by another, related to proportions.
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    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated proportions
    That guy has exaggerated proportions in his stories.
    Ese tipo tiene proporciones exageradas en sus historias.
    To take proportions
    One shouldn't take things so proportionally; it's just a misunderstanding.
    No hay que tomar las cosas tan en proporciones; es solo un malentendido.