for every

[fər ˈɛvəri]
preposition + determiner
para cada
1. indicating a ratio or proportion between two quantities
For every dollar spent, ten dollars are saved.
Para cada dólar gasto, dez dólares são economizados.
2. indicating that something applies to each individual member of a group
For every student in the class, there is a textbook.
Para cada aluno da classe, há um livro didático.
3. indicating frequency or recurrence at regular intervals
For every five kilometers, there is a rest stop.
Para cada cinco quilômetros, há um ponto de descanso.
This phrase is used universally in both English and Portuguese-speaking regions to express mathematical ratios, proportions, and universal applicability. It is neutral in tone and commonly appears in academic, commercial, and everyday contexts across all regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
for eachfor every oneperin everywith every
Antonyms / Antônimos
neverfor noneexcluding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
para cada
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
a cada
commonly used alternative, especially with temporal expressions
Portugal
por cada
alternative form used in European Portuguese
Portugal
para cada
also acceptable in Portugal

Related Words

everyeachratioproportionperwhenever

Related Idioms & Phrases

for every action, there is a reaction
for every cloud, there is a silver lining
for every rose, there is a thorn
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