sample portion
[/ˈsæmpəl ˈpɔrʃən/]
nounpl: sample portions
porção de amostra
1. A small, representative amount of a product or substance taken for testing, analysis, or evaluation
The cosmetics company distributed sample portions of their new moisturizer at the beauty fair.
A empresa de cosméticos distribuiu porções de amostra do seu novo hidratante na feira de beleza.
2. A limited quantity of food or beverage offered for tasting before purchase
The wine shop offered sample portions of different varieties to help customers decide.
A loja de vinhos ofereceu porções de amostra de diferentes variedades para ajudar os clientes a decidir.
3. In scientific or industrial contexts, a measured quantity extracted for quality control or research purposes
Quality control technicians examined sample portions of the batch for contamination.
Os técnicos de controle de qualidade examinaram porções de amostra do lote quanto a contaminação.
In both Brazil and the USA, sample portions are commonly used in retail marketing, particularly in supermarkets, cosmetics stores, and wine shops. In Brazil, these are often called 'amostras grátis' (free samples) and are a popular marketing strategy during promotional events and in shopping centers. In the USA, sampling is particularly prevalent in food and beverage industries as part of consumer engagement strategies.
NYC Slang
sample / taste / freebie
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