pie chart

[/paɪ tʃɑːrt/]
nounpl: pie charts
gráfico de pizza
1. A circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions, where each slice represents a percentage of the whole
The pie chart showed that 40% of the budget was allocated to marketing.
O gráfico de pizza mostrou que 40% do orçamento foi alocado para marketing.
2. A type of data visualization used in business presentations, reports, and academic contexts to represent parts of a whole
We used a pie chart to display the market share of each company.
Usamos um gráfico de pizza para exibir a participação de mercado de cada empresa.
Pie charts are widely used in Brazilian business presentations and educational materials. The term 'gráfico de pizza' is universally understood across Brazil, making it the standard choice in both formal and informal contexts. In Portugal, 'gráfico circular' is preferred but 'gráfico de pizza' is increasingly used. In the USA, pie charts remain a staple of business presentations and data analysis, though they are sometimes criticized by data visualization experts for being less effective than other chart types for comparing values.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
circular chartsector chartproportional circle chart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gráfico de pizza
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
gráfico de pizza
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
gráfico de pizza
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'pizza' in casual contexts
Portugal
gráfico circular
Preferred term in European Portuguese; 'gráfico de pizza' also used but less common

Related Words

bar charthistogramline graphdata visualizationstatisticspercentagesegment

Related Idioms & Phrases

a slice of the pie
divide the pie
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