Cool MateAbsurd vs Foolish vs Ridiculous vs This is nonsense
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Absurd
Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1
Foolish
Top 2000 (comum)
Ridiculous
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2adjective
This is nonsense
InformalTop 5000 (bastante comum)
Mais comum: Ridiculous
| Absurd | Foolish | Ridiculous | This is nonsense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 //əbˈsɜːd//🇺🇸 //əbˈsɜrd// | 🇬🇧 //ˈfuːlɪʃ//🇺🇸 //ˈfuːlɪʃ// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈdɪkjələs/","/rɪˈdɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈdɪkjələs/","/rɪˈdɪk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs ɪz ˈnɒnsəns//🇺🇸 //ðɪs ɪz ˈnɑːnsɛns// |
| Significado | Something that is very unreasonable or silly.Something that is very unreasonable or silly. | Not smart or sensible; lacking good judgement. | Muito bobo ou irracional; difícil de acreditar.Very silly or unreasonable; hard to believe. | Isso é bobagem ou não faz sentido.This is silly or lacks meaning. |
| Exemplo | The idea that the earth is flat is absolutely absurd. | It was foolish to invest all his savings in that risky project. | I look ridiculous in this hat. | When he said the earth is flat, I replied, 'This is nonsense.' |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Informal |
| Quão comum | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 5000 (bastante comum) |
| Nível CEFR | C1 | - | B2 | - |
| Classe gramatical | adjective | |||
| Colocações | absurd idea, absurd situation, absurd behavior | foolish mistake, foolish behavior, foolish decision, foolish question, foolish idea | be, feel, look, really, absolutely, completely, a sense of the ridiculous | utter nonsense, complete nonsense, absolute nonsense |
| Antônimos | reasonable, sensible, logical | wise, sensible, prudent, smart | reasonable, sensible, logical | - |
| Erros comuns | Using 'absurd' when 'ridiculous' is more appropriate., Confusing 'absurd' with 'absentee'., Overusing 'absurd' in less serious situations. | Confusing 'foolish' with 'silly' - 'foolish' implies a lack of wisdom while 'silly' is lighter., Using 'foolish' as a noun - it's strictly an adjective., Incorrectly spelling 'foolish' as 'foolosh'. | 'Ridiculous' is often confused with 'ridicule' which means to mock or make fun of., Some learners use 'ridiculous' to describe something that is merely unusual, rather than absurd., Confusing 'ridiculous' with 'absurd' – while they are similar, 'absurd' may imply a deeper philosophical meaning. | Using it in formal settings where a more polite expression is needed., Confusing it with 'This makes no sense,' which is more about clarity. |
| Notas de uso | Used to describe something that is irrational or illogical. Often used in both formal and informal contexts, but may be less common in casual conversation.Used to describe something that is irrational or illogical. Often used in both formal and informal contexts, but may be less common in casual conversation. | Use 'foolish' in both formal and informal contexts when describing decisions or actions that lack wisdom. Avoid using it in serious or sensitive situations where it might offend the person involved. | Use 'ridículo' para expressar descrença ou para criticar algo como absurdo. Pode ser usado em contextos formais e informais, mas evite em situações muito sérias.Use 'ridiculous' to express disbelief or to criticize something as absurd. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid it in very serious contexts. | Usado em conversas casuais para expressar descrença ou frustração sobre algo que parece ilógico ou irracional.Used in casual conversation to express disbelief or frustration about something that seems illogical or unreasonable. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Absurd vs Foolish vs Ridiculous vs This is nonsense
Qual é a diferença entre Absurd, Foolish, Ridiculous e This is nonsense?
Absurd: Something that is very unreasonable or silly. Foolish: Not smart or sensible; lacking good judgement. Ridiculous: Very silly or unreasonable; hard to believe. This is nonsense: This is silly or lacks meaning.
Qual é mais comum: Absurd, Foolish, Ridiculous e This is nonsense?
Ridiculous é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Absurd, Foolish, Ridiculous e This is nonsense?
Absurd é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Absurd: The idea that the earth is flat is absolutely absurd. Foolish: It was foolish to invest all his savings in that risky project. Ridiculous: I look ridiculous in this hat. This is nonsense: When he said the earth is flat, I replied, 'This is nonsense.'
Posso usar Absurd, Foolish, Ridiculous e This is nonsense de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Absurd, Foolish, Ridiculous e This is nonsense 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.