combination

[/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/]

nounfemininepl: combinations / combinações

combinação

1. A joining or blending of things to form one whole

The combination of flavors in this dish is delicious.

A combinação de sabores neste prato é deliciosa.

2. A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a lock

I forgot the combination to my locker.

Esqueci a combinação do meu armário.

3. In mathematics, a selection of items where order does not matter

There are 10 possible combinations when choosing 3 items from 5.

Há 10 combinações possíveis ao escolher 3 itens de 5.

4. A set of things combined together; a mixture

This outfit is a great combination of style and comfort.

Este traje é uma ótima combinação de estilo e conforto.

NYC Slang

combo

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General Brazilian

combinação

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

combinação

Commonly used; sometimes shortened to 'combo' in casual speech

Rio de Janeiro

combinação

Standard usage, informal 'combo' in youth slang

Portugal

combinação

Standard European Portuguese usage

a winning combination

the right combination

combination of circumstances

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