proportion
gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 1300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
relation
1
relative amount or size
How much one thing is compared to another thing or to the whole.
Patrón de uso:
the proportion of [something] to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proportion' with 'portion'. 'Portion' means a part or serving, while 'proportion' is about the relationship between parts and the whole.
Sinónimos
ratio (Mathematical term often used for numerical comparison; 'proportion' can be broader.)
Antónimos
imbalance (Refers to a lack of correct or equal proportions.)
Colocaciones
large proportion
|small proportion
|high proportion
|proportion of students
|in proportion
|out of proportion
Temas
mathematics
|measurement
|statistics
|core_vocabulary
|science
Ejemplos
- A large proportion of the budget is spent on salaries.
- Only a small proportion of the population supports the policy.
- The proportion of men to women in the class is about equal.
- In this recipe, the proportion of sugar to flour is two to one.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A large proportion of the class is absent.
- Half is a large proportion of the cake.
- The proportion of boys to girls is equal.
- We need the right proportion of milk and water.
Sustantivo
B2
relation
2
balanced arrangement of parts
The way parts of something fit together in a balanced and nice way.
Patrón de uso:
in proportion to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'symmetry' when they mean 'proportion', especially in design contexts.
Sinónimos
symmetry (Focuses more on exact mirroring, whereas proportion is about relative balance.)
Antónimos
distortion (Implies an incorrect or unpleasant change in proportions.)
Colocaciones
perfect proportion
|keep in proportion
|out of proportion
|good proportions
|architectural proportions
Temas
art
|design
|architecture
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The artist captured the human body in perfect proportion.
- This building’s proportions make it very pleasing to the eye.
- Her facial features are in good proportion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The table has good proportion.
- The house is in proportion with the garden.
- His drawing is out of proportion.
Sustantivo
A2
quantity
3
part or share of a whole
A part or amount compared to the total.
Patrón de uso:
a proportion of [something]
Sinónimos
fraction (More mathematical and precise; 'proportion' can be more general.)
Antónimos
whole (Refers to the complete amount, not a part.)
Colocaciones
a fair proportion
|a small proportion
|a large proportion
Temas
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- A fair proportion of the profits will go to charity.
- She spends a large proportion of her time traveling for work.
- Only a small proportion of applicants were accepted.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A small proportion of students passed the test.
- I eat a large proportion of fruit every day.
- A fair proportion of money goes to food.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
proportion
AFI
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
Sílabas y acento
pro - por - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: proportion
- Plural: proportion, proportions
Familia de palabras
Forms
proportions
noun
Core family
proportional
adjective B2
proportionally
adverb C1
Related words
proportionate
adjective
proportionately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
disproportionate
adjective C1
disproportionately
adverb
Advanced or less common
proportionality
noun C1
Expresiones
blow out of proportion
1/blˈoʊ ˈaʊt əv pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
idiom
informal
exaggerate importance or seriousness
To make something seem bigger, worse, or more important than it really is.
Ejemplos
- The argument was blown out of proportion by social media.
- Don’t blow this mistake out of proportion.
in proportion to
1/ˈɪn pɹəpˈɔɹʃən tə/
fixed phrase
matching in degree or ratio to something else
Having an amount, size, or level that matches something else.
Ejemplos
- Your salary will be in proportion to your experience.
- Punishment should be in proportion to the crime.
out of proportion
1/ˈaʊt əv pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
not matching in size or importance appropriately
Too big, too small, or too important compared to something else.
Ejemplos
- His reaction was out of proportion to the problem.
- The media coverage was blown out of proportion.