proportional

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BrE /prəˈpɔːrʃnəl/ AmE /prəˈpɔːrʃnl/

adjective en → es

1 RELATIONSHIP [attributive or predicative] B1

having a direct relationship between two amounts so that when one amount increases, the other also increases in a way that keeps their ratio constant

proporcional, en relación directa

  • be proportional to something

Collocations proportional representation · proportional increase

  • The amount of money you pay in tax is proportional to your income.

    La cantidad de dinero que pagas en impuestos es proporcional a tu ingreso.

2 SIZE [attributive or predicative] B2

having the correct size or amount in relation to something else; not too big, small, long, short, etc.

proporcionado, adecuado en tamaño

  • be proportional in size to something

Collocations proportional height · proportional weight

  • Her height is proportional to her age.

    Su altura es proporcional a su edad.