quota
A quota is a fixed amount or number of something that is allowed, expected, or required. It often refers to a limit on imports or a target that someone must reach, such as in sales.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.
I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.
The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.
The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.
I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.
I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Quota' and 'Quantity'. They both start with 'Qu' and deal with how much of something there is.
Quiz rápido
Each salesperson has a monthly ___ of twenty new contracts to sign.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: quota
Ejemplos
I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.
everydayI have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.
The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.
formalThe government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.
I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.
informalI've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.
Sociologists argue that gender quotas in parliament can lead to more balanced policy-making.
academicSociologists argue that gender quotas in parliament can lead to more balanced policy-making.
The sales department needs to meet its monthly quota by Friday afternoon.
businessThe sales department needs to meet its monthly quota by Friday afternoon.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
reach a quota
reach a quota
under the quota
under the quota
impose a quota
impose a quota
Se confunde a menudo con
A 'quote' is a citation or a price estimate, while a 'quota' is a fixed quantity or limit.
Notas de uso
The word is commonly used in business to describe sales targets and in government to describe limits on trade or immigration. It can be used both for a maximum limit and a minimum required amount.
Errores comunes
Learners often confuse 'quota' with 'quote'. Remember that 'quota' ends in 'a' and refers to a quantity.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Quota' and 'Quantity'. They both start with 'Qu' and deal with how much of something there is.
Origen de la palabra
From the Medieval Latin 'quota pars', meaning 'how large a part'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many countries, 'gender quotas' are a debated political topic regarding the number of women in leadership roles.
Quiz rápido
Each salesperson has a monthly ___ of twenty new contracts to sign.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: quota
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