optional portion
[/ɑpˈʃɑnəl ˈpɔrʃən/]
nounpl: optional portions
porção opcional
1. A part or serving of something that is available but not required; an amount that can be chosen or omitted at one's discretion
The dessert is an optional portion of the meal plan.
A sobremesa é uma porção opcional do plano de refeições.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a section or component that may be included or excluded according to the choice of the parties involved
The extended warranty is an optional portion of the purchase agreement.
A garantia estendida é uma porção opcional do contrato de compra.
3. In computing or software, a feature or component that can be installed or enabled according to user preference
The premium plugin is an optional portion of the software package.
O plugin premium é uma porção opcional do pacote de software.
In Brazilian restaurants and service industries, 'porção opcional' is commonly used when offering additional items or larger servings that can be added to orders. In Portugal, the term is more frequently found in formal contracts and official documentation. In the USA, this phrase is typical in food service, software licensing, and legal agreements where flexibility in choice is emphasized.
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