Cool MateAbsolutely vs Completely vs Definitely vs Entirely vs Totally
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Absolutely
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adverb
Completely
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb
Definitely
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb
Entirely
Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb
Totally
Top 2000 (comum)B1adverb
| Absolutely | Completely | Definitely | Entirely | Totally | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsəluːtli/","/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpliːtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdefɪnətli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtaɪəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtaɪərli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtəʊtəli/"]/ |
| Significado | completamente ou totalmentecompletely or totally | Totalmente ou por completo.Totally or fully. | Com certeza, sem dúvida alguma.For sure, without a doubt | Completamente ou totalmente.Completely or fully. | Completamente ou muito.Completely or very much. |
| Exemplo | I absolutely agree with your point of view. | I completely forgot about the meeting today. | I definitely remember sending the letter. | The experience was **entirely new** to me. | I totally agree with your opinion on the matter. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B1 | A2 | A2 | B2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb | adverb |
| Colocações | absolutely certain, absolutely necessary, absolutely perfect, absolutely agree, absolutely right | completely agree, completely understand, completely satisfied, completely different, completely unaware | definitely agree, definitely believe, definitely know | entirely different, entirely possible, entirely subjective | totally agree, totally awesome, totally different, totally in love |
| Antônimos | partially, conditionally, uncertainly | partially, incompletely, somewhat | doubtfully, uncertainly | partially, incompletely | partially, somewhat |
| Erros comuns | Using 'absolutely' when 'maybe' is more appropriate., Saying 'absolutely' in a sarcastic tone but not indicating sarcasm., Confusing 'absolutely' with 'certainly' in non-emphatic contexts. | Using 'completely' without a verb or action., Confusing 'completely' with 'totally' in formal contexts., Saying 'completely' in casual situations where simpler words like 'really' might fit better. | Often confused with 'defiantly' which means resisting authority., Sometimes spelled incorrectly as 'definately'. | Confused with 'entire' which is an adjective., Used incorrectly in informal contexts, such as in slang., Misplaced in a sentence, making it sound awkward. | 'Totally' is sometimes confused with 'complete.', Learners may use 'totally' in formal situations when it sounds too casual., Sometimes misused to modify nouns directly. |
| Notas de uso | Usado para enfatizar algo; pode ser informal em alguns contextos. Evite em conversas excessivamente casuais onde termos mais simples são preferidos.Used to emphasize something; can be informal in some contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler terms are preferred. | Use 'completamente' para enfatizar a totalidade de uma ação ou estado. É adequado tanto para o inglês falado quanto para o escrito, mas pode soar exagerado em conversas casuais.Use 'completely' to emphasize the totality of an action or state. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but might sound overemphasized in casual conversation. | Use 'definitivamente' para enfatizar a certeza. Funciona bem tanto na fala quanto na escrita. Evite usá-lo em contextos excessivamente formais, onde alternativas como 'certamente' podem ser mais adequadas.Use 'definitely' to emphasize certainty. It fits well in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where alternatives like 'certainly' might be more suitable. | Usado para enfatizar a completude. Adequado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos; no entanto, evite em conversas excessivamente casuais.Used to emphasize completeness. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts; however, avoid in overly casual conversations. | Use 'totalmente' para enfatizar um grau absoluto de algo. É neutro, mas pode soar informal em alguns contextos. Evite em escrita muito formal.Use 'totally' to emphasize an absolute degree of something. It's neutral but can sound informal in some contexts. Avoid in very formal writing. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Absolutely vs Completely vs Definitely vs Entirely vs Totally
Qual é a diferença entre Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally?
Absolutely: completely or totally Completely: Totally or fully. Definitely: For sure, without a doubt Entirely: Completely or fully. Totally: Completely or very much.
Qual é mais avançada: Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally?
Entirely é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Absolutely: B1, Completely: A2, Definitely: A2, Entirely: B2, Totally: B1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally?
Absolutely: adverb, Completely: adverb, Definitely: adverb, Entirely: adverb, Totally: adverb.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Absolutely: I absolutely agree with your point of view. Completely: I completely forgot about the meeting today. Definitely: I definitely remember sending the letter. Entirely: The experience was **entirely new** to me. Totally: I totally agree with your opinion on the matter.
Posso usar Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Absolutely, Completely, Definitely, Entirely e Totally são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.