quantity

[/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amountvolumenumbersumtotalmeasure
Antonyms / Antônimos
qualityscarcityabsence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantidade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
quantidade
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
quantidade
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
quantidade
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

quantifyquantitativequantitativelybulkmagnitudemeasurement

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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