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Portuguese Phrase

Define a frequência e a quantidade.

/deˈfi.ni a fɾeˈkwẽ.sjɐ i a kõ.taˈdi/
Meaning"Define the frequency and the quantity."
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Meaning

A command asking someone to specify both how often something occurs (frequency) and how many units are involved (quantity). It is often used in technical, academic, or business contexts where precise parameters are needed.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need a colleague, a student, or a software user to set the parameters of a measurement, a survey, a production schedule, or any process that requires both a rate and a count.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Defineafrequênciaeaquantidade.

1

Imperative (tu) vs (você)

In Brazil, the polite imperative for 'you' (você) is 'defina'; 'define' is the informal 'tu' form used in Portugal.

2

Definite article with abstract nouns

Portuguese often uses the article 'a' before abstract nouns like 'frequência' and 'quantidade' when they are specific.

3

Coordinating conjunction 'e'

The conjunction 'e' simply links two noun phrases without changing their gender or number.

🗨In Conversation

A

Preciso que você defina a frequência e a quantidade dos relatórios mensais.

I need you to define the frequency and the quantity of the monthly reports.

Claro, a frequência será semanal e a quantidade será cinco relatórios por semana.

Sure, the frequency will be weekly and the quantity will be five reports per week.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Define a frequência e a quantidade.

    In Brazil, the polite command should be 'defina' (você). 'Define' is the 'tu' form used in Portugal.

  • Define frequência e a quantidade.

    Dropping the article can make the phrase sound vague; keep 'a' when you refer to a specific frequency.

  • Define a frequência e quantidade.

    Avoid using 'e' twice or adding an extra article; the correct coordination is 'e a quantidade'.

↔Alternatives

  • Especifique a frequência e a quantidade.

    Specify the frequency and the quantity.

  • Determine a frequência e a quantidade.

    Determine the frequency and the quantity.

  • Indique a frequência e a quantidade.

    Indicate the frequency and the quantity.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazilian Portuguese, the polite imperative uses 'defina' (você) rather than 'define' (tu). The form 'Define' is common in Portugal or in informal speech among friends. Also, Portuguese speakers often treat 'frequência' and 'quantidade' as concrete parameters, so adding the article 'a' signals that you are talking about a specific, already‑known set of data.