nounfemininepl: quantities
quantidade
1. The amount or number of something that is measurable or countable
The recipe requires a large quantity of flour.
A receita requer uma grande quantidade de farinha.
2. A particular amount or portion of something
We ordered a small quantity of supplies for the office.
Encomendamos uma pequena quantidade de suprimentos para o escritório.
3. The property of being measurable in amount, size, or number
Quality matters more than quantity in this case.
A qualidade importa mais do que a quantidade neste caso.
4. In mathematics, a value or magnitude that can be expressed numerically
The equation involves an unknown quantity represented by x.
A equação envolve uma quantidade desconhecida representada por x.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'quantity' is a fundamental term used in commerce, manufacturing, and supply chain management. In Brazil, discussions about 'quantidade' are common in negotiations and trade, while in the USA, 'quantity discounts' are a standard retail practice. The contrast between quality and quantity is a concept valued in both cultures when discussing product value.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in quantity - em quantidade (meaning in large amounts)
quantity discount - desconto por quantidade
the quantity demanded - a quantidade demandada
quantity of something - uma quantidade de algo
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