portion
word
/ˈpɔɹʃən/
POR-shuhn
/pˈɔːʃən/
PAW-shuhn
Definition
A portion is a part or piece of something. It can also refer to an individual serving of food.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In food, 'portion size' describes how much is served to one person. As a general term, synonyms are 'part' and 'section', but 'portion' is more formal. Common in health, diet, and sharing contexts.
Spanish: porción - parte - ración (comida)Portuguese (BR): porção - parte - dose (comida)Portuguese (PT): porção - parte - dose (comida)Chinese (Simplified): 部分 - 一份 (食物)Chinese (Traditional): 部分 - 一份 (食物)Hindi: हिस्सा - भाग - मात्रा (खाना)Arabic: جزء - حصة (طعام) - قسمBengali: অংশ - পরিমাণ (খাবারের)Russian: часть - порция (еды)Japanese: 部分 - 一人前（食べ物）Vietnamese: phần - khẩu phần (thức ăn)Korean: 부분 - 1인분(음식)Turkish: kısım - porsiyon (yemek)Urdu: حصہ - مقدار (کھانے کی)Indonesian: bagian - porsi (makanan)
Example Sentences
Can I have a small portion of rice, please?
basic
Each student will receive a portion of the prize.
basic
Please cut the cake into equal portions.
basic
I always ask for a double portion of fries at this restaurant.
natural
She donated a large portion of her salary to charity every year.
natural
Only a small portion of the work is finished so far.
natural