menor quantidade
[meh-NOR kwan-tee-DAH-deh]
noun phrasefemininepl: menores quantidades
smaller amount; lesser quantity; smallest amount
1. A reduced or smaller amount of something compared to another amount or a previous measurement
We need a smaller amount of sugar for this recipe.
Precisamos de uma menor quantidade de açúcar para esta receita.
2. The least or minimum quantity of something required or available
The store offered a discount for buying in larger quantities, but we only had money for a smaller amount.
A loja ofereceu desconto para compras em quantidades maiores, mas tínhamos dinheiro apenas para uma menor quantidade.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in commercial, culinary, and scientific contexts. It reflects practical communication about measurements and quantities in everyday transactions, cooking, and professional settings. The phrase is neutral and formal enough for professional use but also common in casual conversation.
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