distinct portion
[/dɪˈstɪŋkt ˈpɔrʃən/]
noun phrasepl: distinct portions
porção distinta
1. A separate, clearly defined, or individual part of something larger
Each distinct portion of the inheritance was distributed to different beneficiaries.
Cada porção distinta da herança foi distribuída para diferentes beneficiários.
2. A measurable or identifiable segment that is separate from others
The museum divided the painting into distinct portions for restoration.
O museu dividiu a pintura em porções distintas para restauração.
3. A serving or allocation that is clearly separated and distinguishable
Each student received a distinct portion of materials for the project.
Cada estudante recebeu uma porção distinta de materiais para o projeto.
The term 'distinct portion' is commonly used in Brazilian legal, academic, and culinary contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in inheritance law (sucessões), food service (divisão de porções), and educational materials (divisão de conteúdos). The phrase emphasizes clarity and separateness, which is valued in formal and technical communication in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
divide into distinct portions
allocate distinct portions
mark out distinct portions
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