portfolio
gb/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/ us/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2800
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
Collection of work examples
A group of your best works that you show to others to display your skills.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a portfolio of [work type]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portfolio' with 'resume'. A resume lists experience and qualifications in text form, while a portfolio contains actual examples of work.
Visawe
collection (More general term for a group of items, not necessarily showcasing skills.)
|
showcase (Highlights the idea of displaying work to impress others.)
Vinyume
miscellany (A mixture of unrelated items, not curated to demonstrate skill.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
art portfolio
|design portfolio
|portfolio review
|build a portfolio
Mada
business
|art
|education
|work
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I made a portfolio of my photos.
- She showed her art portfolio to the teacher.
- He put his best work in the portfolio.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
Collection of investments
All the investments that one person or company owns.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an investment portfolio of [assets]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'portfolio' with 'profile'. A profile is a description, while a portfolio in finance means actual assets owned.
Visawe
holdings (Refers specifically to the assets owned, often in finance.)
Vinyume
debt (Debt is money owed rather than assets owned.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
diversified portfolio
|manage a portfolio
|portfolio manager
|investment portfolio
Mada
business
|finance
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My portfolio has five different stocks.
- He manages a big investment portfolio.
- We want to make our portfolio safer.
Nomino
formal
C1
entity
3
Minister's area of responsibility
The job and duties given to a government minister.
Muundo wa matumizi:
hold the [specific] portfolio
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think 'portfolio' here means a folder or file; in politics it refers to official duties.
Visawe
department (Refers to the administrative unit rather than the responsibility itself.)
Vinyume
private sector role (A job outside government with no official ministerial duties.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
ministerial portfolio
|hold a portfolio
|foreign affairs portfolio
Mada
politics
|government
|law
Mifano
- He was given the health portfolio in the new cabinet.
- The minister lost her portfolio after the reshuffle.
- She holds the education portfolio.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He has the health portfolio in government.
- She got the education portfolio last year.
- The prime minister gave him a new portfolio.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
portfolio
IPA
GB/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
US/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
Silabi na mkazo
port - fo - lio (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fo)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: portfolio
- Plural: portfolios
Familia ya neno
Forms
portfolios
noun
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.