medium amount
[ˈmiːdiəm əˈmaʊnt]
nounpl: medium amounts
quantidade média
1. A quantity that is neither large nor small; an intermediate or moderate amount of something
Add a medium amount of salt to the soup.
Adicione uma quantidade média de sal à sopa.
2. A moderate or middle-range portion or serving size
She ordered a medium amount of coffee.
Ela pediu uma quantidade média de café.
3. A balanced or reasonable quantity that is neither excessive nor insufficient
A medium amount of exercise is recommended daily.
Uma quantidade média de exercício é recomendada diariamente.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'medium amount' is used in everyday contexts, from cooking measurements to financial discussions. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use 'uma quantidade média' in formal settings and 'uma meia quantidade' or 'mais ou menos' colloquially. The term reflects cultural preferences for moderation and balance in both cultures.
NYC Slang
a decent amount / a solid amount
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