portfolio
gb/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/ us/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
B1
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Collection of work examples
A group of your best works that you show to others to display your skills.
Patrón de uso:
a portfolio of [work type]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portfolio' with 'resume'. A resume lists experience and qualifications in text form, while a portfolio contains actual examples of work.
Sinónimos
collection (More general term for a group of items, not necessarily showcasing skills.)
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showcase (Highlights the idea of displaying work to impress others.)
Antónimos
miscellany (A mixture of unrelated items, not curated to demonstrate skill.)
Colocaciones
art portfolio
|design portfolio
|portfolio review
|build a portfolio
Temas
business
|art
|education
|work
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- She brought her design portfolio to the job interview.
- The artist's portfolio included paintings, sketches, and digital art.
- Students must submit a portfolio of their best essays at the end of the semester.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I made a portfolio of my photos.
- She showed her art portfolio to the teacher.
- He put his best work in the portfolio.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
Collection of investments
All the investments that one person or company owns.
Patrón de uso:
an investment portfolio of [assets]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'portfolio' with 'profile'. A profile is a description, while a portfolio in finance means actual assets owned.
Sinónimos
holdings (Refers specifically to the assets owned, often in finance.)
Antónimos
debt (Debt is money owed rather than assets owned.)
Colocaciones
diversified portfolio
|manage a portfolio
|portfolio manager
|investment portfolio
Temas
business
|finance
Ejemplos
- She has a diversified portfolio with stocks, bonds, and real estate.
- The company's portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology firms.
- Investors should review their portfolios regularly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My portfolio has five different stocks.
- He manages a big investment portfolio.
- We want to make our portfolio safer.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
entity
3
Minister's area of responsibility
The job and duties given to a government minister.
Patrón de uso:
hold the [specific] portfolio
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'portfolio' here means a folder or file; in politics it refers to official duties.
Sinónimos
department (Refers to the administrative unit rather than the responsibility itself.)
Antónimos
private sector role (A job outside government with no official ministerial duties.)
Colocaciones
ministerial portfolio
|hold a portfolio
|foreign affairs portfolio
Temas
politics
|government
|law
Ejemplos
- He was given the health portfolio in the new cabinet.
- The minister lost her portfolio after the reshuffle.
- She holds the education portfolio.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has the health portfolio in government.
- She got the education portfolio last year.
- The prime minister gave him a new portfolio.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
portfolio
AFI
GB/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
US/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
Sílabas y acento
port - fo - lio (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fo)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: portfolio
- Plural: portfolios
Familia de palabras
Forms
portfolios
noun
Expresiones
art portfolio
1/ˈɑɹt pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
Collection of an artist's works
A group of artworks made by an artist to show their style and skills.
Ejemplos
- She submitted her art portfolio to the gallery for review.
- His art portfolio features both paintings and sculptures.
portfolio career
1/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ kɚˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Career with multiple roles/projects
A working life where you have several part-time jobs or projects instead of one main job.
Ejemplos
- She enjoys her portfolio career as a writer, consultant, and lecturer.
- In today's economy, more people are choosing a portfolio career over traditional employment.
investment portfolio
1/ɪnvˈɛstmənt pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
technical
Collection of owned investments
All the investments that a person or company owns.
Ejemplos
- He reviewed his investment portfolio with his financial advisor.
- His investment portfolio includes shares in several tech companies.
- Diversifying your investment portfolio can reduce risk.
- It's important to diversify your investment portfolio to reduce risk.