equal portion

[ˈiːkwəl ˈpɔːrʃən]
nounpl: equal portions
porção igual
1. A share or part of something that is the same size, amount, or value as other shares
Each child received an equal portion of the inheritance.
Cada filho recebeu uma porção igual da herança.
2. A serving of food or drink that is identical in quantity to others
The chef divided the cake into equal portions for all guests.
O chef dividiu o bolo em porções iguais para todos os convidados.
3. A fractional or proportional share that is equitable among recipients
The profits were distributed in equal portions among all partners.
Os lucros foram distribuídos em porções iguais entre todos os sócios.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of equal portions is important in family inheritance (herança), food sharing during gatherings, and fair business dealings. The phrase reflects values of equity and family harmony. In Portuguese culture, legal documents often specify 'partes iguais' when distributing estates or business assets to ensure clarity and fairness among heirs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equal shareeven shareequal partfair sharedivided equally
Antonyms / Antônimos
unequal portiondisproportionate shareuneven distributioninequitable share

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porção igual
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parte igual / quinhão igual
More formal, especially in legal contexts
São Paulo
porção igualitária
Often used in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
parte igual / porção equitativa
Portuguese preference for 'parte' over 'porção' in formal language

Related Words

distributesharedivideallocationproportionequityfairness

Related Idioms & Phrases

divided into equal portions
share and share alike
go Dutch
split the difference
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