Acceptable vs Adequate vs Reasonable

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Adequate

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Reasonable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Adequate	Reasonable
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət// 🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/
Significado	Ok ou bom o suficiente para ser usado. Okay or good enough to be used.	Bom o suficiente para o que é necessário. Good enough for what is needed.	Justo e sensato; não extremo. Fair and sensible; not extreme.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The food was adequate, but I expected something better.	It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective
Colocações	be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…	adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	inadequate, insufficient	unreasonable, irrational, excessive
Erros comuns	Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.	Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables.	Confused with 'rational' which is more about logic than fairness., Using 'reasonable' to describe an extreme opinion or action., Incorrectly spelling it as 'resonable'.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos falados e escritos para indicar algo que atende aos padrões necessários. Pode ser formal em contextos acadêmicos e mais casual em conversas do dia a dia. Evite em circunstâncias que exigem altos padrões ou qualidade excepcional. Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality.	Use 'adequado' quando algo atende aos requisitos necessários, mas não é excepcional. É frequentemente usado em contextos formais, como relatórios ou avaliações. Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations.	Geralmente usado para descrever ações, opiniões ou decisões que são lógicas. Evite em contextos excessivamente emocionais ou ao discutir visões extremas. Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views.

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Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Acceptable

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Well, at the time I was told it sounded reasonable.

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Reasonable

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs Adequate vs Reasonable

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.

Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2, Reasonable: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable?

Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.

Posso usar Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable 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.