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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
moderate amountintermediate quantitymiddling amountaverage amountfair amount
Antonyms / Antônimos
large amountsmall amounttiny amountexcessive amountminimal amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantidade média
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
quantidade média / meia quantidade
both forms used colloquially
São Paulo
quantidade média
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
quantidade média / montante médio
both forms acceptable; montante médio more formal

Related Words

mediumquantityportionservingmeasure

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
hit the middle ground
go the middle way
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