🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Quantidade

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kwɐ̃.tʃiˈdadʒi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Quantity/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A receita requer uma grande quantidade de farinha."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing.

    "The recipe requires a large quantity of flour."
  2. 2

    A specific amount or measure of something.

    "He was unsure of the quantity of water needed for the experiment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'quantity' originates from the Latin 'quantitas', which means 'how much' or 'amount'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a focus on measurement to a broader application in various contexts, including mathematics and general usage.

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