🇬🇧🇪🇸 portion - parte : English Lesson

Meaning of "portion" ("parte"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A portion is a specific amount or section of something that is divided from a whole. It can refer to a serving of food, a segment of a task, or any part of a larger entity. Portions help in managing and distributing resources, tasks, or items in a fair and organized manner.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My brother’s idea of a "fair portion" of cookies is him eating all of them.

My math homework would be easier if I could just do a portion of it… like zero percent.

My dog took a huge portion of my sandwich… without asking.

The worst portion of cleaning my room is actually cleaning my room.

I asked for a small portion of veggies, and my mom gave me a mountain.

At the table, Anna cut a cake. She put one portion on a plate, then a second portion for her friend. A small portion was saved for later, and a big portion went to the child who was very hungry. Each portion made someone smile, and the room felt warm.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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