specified portions

[ˈspɛsɪfaɪd ˈpɔrʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
porções especificadas
1. Defined or clearly stated amounts or parts of something
The recipe calls for specified portions of flour and sugar.
A receita pede porções especificadas de farinha e açúcar.
2. Predetermined quantities allocated for a particular purpose
Each employee received their specified portions of the bonus.
Cada funcionário recebeu suas porções especificadas do bônus.
3. Exact amounts determined in advance by regulation or agreement
The contract outlines specified portions of land for each party.
O contrato delineia porções especificadas de terra para cada parte.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal, culinary, and business contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in recipes (receitas), employment contracts (contratos de trabalho), and food service regulations. The phrase emphasizes precision and clarity, which is important in formal documentation and standardized procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defined amountspredetermined quantitiesallocated portionsdesignated amountsfixed portions
Antonyms / Antônimos
unspecified portionsunlimited amountsvague quantitiesindefinite portions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
porções especificadas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
porções determinadas
Alternative preference in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
porções especificadas
Common in culinary and commercial contexts
Portugal
porções especificadas
Identical usage; also used in Portuguese legal and administrative documents

Related Words

portionspecifiedallocationquantityamountdivisiondistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide into specified portions
serve in specified portions
allocate specified portions
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