significant portion

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈpɔrʃən]
noun phrasepl: significant portions
porção significativa
1. A considerable, important, or substantial part of something; a noteworthy amount or section
A significant portion of the budget was allocated to education.
Uma porção significativa do orçamento foi alocada à educação.
2. A large enough share or section to be meaningful or worthy of attention
A significant portion of the population supports the new policy.
Uma porção significativa da população apoia a nova política.
3. A notable segment or division of a whole entity
A significant portion of the book deals with historical events.
Uma porção significativa do livro trata de eventos históricos.
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries, including business reports, government documents, and academic writing. In Brazil, it appears frequently in news articles and official communications. The term is neutral and objective, making it suitable for formal discourse across different contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
substantial partconsiderable amountlarge sharemajor portionimportant sectionnoteworthy amount
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor portionsmall amounttiny fractionnegligible partinsignificant portion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porção significativa
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Brazil (Business/Legal)
parcela significativa
Commonly used in business and legal documents
Portugal
parcela significativa
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in formal writing
General
parte considerável
Alternative formal expression used across regions

Related Words

portionsegmentsharefractionpercentageallocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a good chunk of
a fair share of
a lion's share of
take up a large portion of
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