for every one
[fɔr ˈɛvəri wʌn]
prepositional phrase
para cada um
1. indicating a ratio or proportion where something applies to each individual unit or person in a group
For every one person who agrees, there are three who disagree.
Para cada um que concorda, há três que discordam.
2. used to express a mathematical or statistical relationship between two quantities
For every one dollar spent on education, the economy gains five dollars in return.
Para cada um dólar gasto em educação, a economia ganha cinco dólares de retorno.
3. indicating that something happens repeatedly or consistently for each instance
For every one success, there are many failures along the way.
Para cada um sucesso, há muitos fracassos pelo caminho.
This phrase is commonly used in statistical discussions, economic analyses, and ratio-based explanations in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. It is neutral and technical in nature, frequently appearing in academic, business, and scientific discourse.
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