porcentaje
“porcentaje” means “percentage” in Spanish (a portion or share of a whole).
percentage
Also: percent, proportion
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Un gran porcentaje de los estudiantes vive cerca de la escuela.
A1A large percentage of the students live near the school.
El porcentaje de batería de mi teléfono es muy bajo.
A2My phone's battery percentage is very low.
Estamos tratando de aumentar el porcentaje de ventas este mes.
B1We are trying to increase the sales percentage this month.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the battery percentage'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed from 'por' (by) and 'ciento' (hundred), coming from the Latin 'per centum', which literally means 'by the hundred'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'porcentaje' always masculine?
Yes, even if you are talking about a percentage of women or girls, you still say 'el porcentaje'.
What is the difference between 'porcentaje' and 'tasa'?
'Porcentaje' specifically means a part of 100. 'Tasa' (rate) is more often used for things like interest rates or birth rates, though they are sometimes interchangeable in statistics.
Can I use '%' after the word 'porcentaje'?
No, the symbol % is read as 'por ciento'. If you write the word 'porcentaje', you are describing the amount in words.