proportion

• Sustantivo que indica una parte o porción de un todo, o la relación comparativa entre dos cantidades o magnitudes, expresada a menudo como una razón o fracción.

A noun referring to a part, share, or comparative relationship of one thing to another, often expressed as a ratio or fraction.

1. Part or shareB1formal

   A part, share, or number considered in relation to a whole.

   proporción como parte o porción

   • A large proportion of the budget is spent on education.
   • Only a small proportion of the population lives in rural areas.
   • The proportion of women in the workforce has increased.

   Sinónimosamountdivisionfractionmeasurepartpercentageportionquotasegmentshare

2. Comparative relationshipB1formal

   The relationship between two things in terms of size, amount, or degree.

   Proporción (relación comparativa)

   • The proportion of salt to water in the recipe is important.
   • The size of the house is out of proportion to the garden.
   • The proportion of men to women in the class is equal.

   Sinónimosbalancecorrespondenceequivalenceratiorelationship

3. Harmonious arrangementB2formal

   The correct or pleasing relationship between the parts of something.

   Proporción armónica

   • The architect designed the building with perfect proportion.
   • Her face has beautiful proportions.
   • The painting lacks proportion between the foreground and background.

   Sinónimosbalanceconcordcongruityconsonanceharmonysymmetry

   Antónimosasymmetrydisharmonydisproportiondissonanceimbalance

• Verbo que significa ajustar o regular algo respecto a una norma, relación o tamaño comparativo, o establecer una proporción entre partes.

A verb used to indicate the act of adjusting or regulating something in relation to a standard, ratio, or comparative size.

1. Adjust in relation to something elseC1formal

   To adjust or regulate the size, amount, or degree of something in relation to something else.

   Proporcionar, ajustar en relación con algo

   • The architect proportioned the windows to match the building's facade.
   • We must proportion the budget according to the project's needs.
   • The ingredients should be proportioned carefully for the recipe.

   Sinónimosadjustbalancecalibratecorrelatemeasuremodulateregulatesizetailor