Complication vs Obstacle

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

Complication

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun

Obstacle

Top 2000 (comune)B2noun
 ComplicationObstacle
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈɒbstəkl//🇺🇸 //ˈɑbstəkl//
SignificatoA problem or difficulty that makes something harder.Something that makes it difficult to do something.
EsempioThe surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure.He faced many obstacles during his journey to success.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRC1B2
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionimajor, added, additional, add, cause, avoid, arise, ensue, occur, acute, dangerous, life-threatening, develop, have, suffer, arise, develop, occur, rate, complication with, complication from, complication of, a risk of complications, complications related to somethingface an obstacle, overcome an obstacle, see an obstacle
Contrarisolution, simplicity, resolutionadvantage, help, facilitator
Errori comuniConfused with 'complicating' which implies making something difficult., Using 'complication' in contexts unrelated to problems, like 'easy' situations.Confusing with 'obstacle course' which is a specific kind of challenge., Using 'obstacles' when discussing non-physical challenges like fears or emotions., Mixing it up with 'obstruction', which often has legal connotations.
Note d'usoUse 'complication' when discussing medical issues or difficulties in plans. Avoid in casual conversations unless talking about serious matters.Used in contexts where something hinders progress or achievement. Typically neutral; avoid in overly casual contexts.

Domande frequenti: Complication vs Obstacle

Qual è la differenza tra Complication e Obstacle?

Complication: A problem or difficulty that makes something harder. Obstacle: Something that makes it difficult to do something.

Quale è più avanzata: Complication e Obstacle?

Complication è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Complication e Obstacle sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Complication: C1, Obstacle: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Complication e Obstacle?

Complication: noun, Obstacle: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Complication: The surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure. Obstacle: He faced many obstacles during his journey to success.

Posso usare Complication e Obstacle in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Complication e Obstacle 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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