Business vs Company vs Firm

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Business

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun

Company

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun

Firm

Top 2000 (comune)B2noun
 BusinessCompanyFirm
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɜːrm/"]/
SignificatoThe activity of making or selling goods or services.A group of people who work together to make or sell something.Strong and steady, not soft or weak.
EsempioShe started her own business last year.I work at a software company that develops applications.The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRA1A1B2
Categoria grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocazionibig, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, brisk, good, bad, do, attract, drum up, boom, grow, pick up, large, medium-sized, small, have, own, manage, do well, flourish, succeed, assets, premises, failure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, private, important, pressing, get down to, deal with, discuss, any other business, mean business, whole, dirty, messy, big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasurebig, large, leading, group, create, establish, form, make something, manufacture something, produce something, director, executive, owner, in a/​the company, within a/​the company, a director of a company, large, small, touring, good, pleasant, poor, have, keep somebody, need, for company, in somebody’s company, have the pleasure of somebody’s company, request the pleasure of somebody’s company, like your own company, expect, have, mixed, assembled, keep, in company, get into bad company, keep bad company, present company exceptedbig, large, major, establish, found, launch, be based in something, expand, grow, in a/​the firm, within a/​the firm, a client of a firm, a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc., a partner in a firm
Contrarileisure, idleness, unemploymentindividual, selfsoft, weak, loose
Errori comuniConfused with 'busy' — 'business' refers to work, while 'busy' means having a lot to do., Using 'business' as a verb — it is only a noun., Saying 'the business are' instead of 'the business is' — 'business' is a singular noun.Confused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business., Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses., Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies.Confused with 'firme', thinking it has a different meaning., Used 'firm' in place of 'secure' or 'stable' incorrectly., Assumed all 'firm' meanings are interchangeable.
Note d'usoUse 'business' in general and formal contexts when discussing work, trade, or commerce. It is not typically used in casual conversations about personal matters.Use 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone).Use 'firm' to describe something that is not soft, like a firm mattress. It can also mean strong and resolute, like a firm stance on an issue. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

Domande frequenti: Business vs Company vs Firm

Qual è la differenza tra Business, Company e Firm?

Business: The activity of making or selling goods or services. Company: A group of people who work together to make or sell something. Firm: Strong and steady, not soft or weak.

Quale è più avanzata: Business, Company e Firm?

Firm è il livello più alto, a B2, sulla scala CEFR.

Business, Company e Firm sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Business: A1, Company: A1, Firm: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Business, Company e Firm?

Business: noun, Company: noun, Firm: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Business: She started her own business last year. Company: I work at a software company that develops applications. Firm: The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.

Posso usare Business, Company e Firm in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Business, Company e Firm sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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