half-and-half

• Descreve algo que é uma mistura de duas coisas diferentes ou que é em parte uma coisa e em parte outra.

Describes something that is a mixture of two different things, or something that is partly one thing and partly another.

1. In equal partsB1informal

   Consisting of two equal parts or ingredients.

   Meio a meio

   • The drink was made half-and-half with milk and cream.
   • The population is half-and-half between locals and tourists.
   • The committee was split half-and-half on the decision.

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• Advérbio que significa 'em partes iguais' ou 'metade de um, metade de outro'. Usado para descrever uma mistura ou combinação de dois componentes iguais, frequentemente em contexto culinário ou geral.

An adverb meaning 'in equal parts' or 'partly one thing and partly another.' It is used to describe a mixture or combination of two equal components, often in culinary or general contexts.

1. In equal partsB1informal

   In two equal portions or amounts.

   Meio a meio

   • The costs were split half-and-half between the two partners.
   • We divided the pizza half-and-half, one side with pepperoni and one without.
   • The committee was composed half-and-half of men and women.

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• Substantivo que designa um produto lácteo composto por uma mistura de metade leite e metade creme de leite leve, geralmente contendo entre 10% e 18% de gordura láctea.

A noun referring to a dairy product consisting of a mixture of half milk and half light cream, typically containing 10% to 18% butterfat.

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   A mixture of equal parts milk and light cream, containing 10% to 18% butterfat, used in coffee and cooking.

   Meia com meia

   • She added a splash of half-and-half to her morning coffee.
   • The recipe calls for half-and-half to make the sauce creamy.
   • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream in some dishes.