Acceptable vs Decent vs Pretty good

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Decent

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Pretty good

Informal Top 2000 (comum)

	Acceptable	Decent	Pretty good
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd// 🇺🇸 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd//
Significado	Ok ou bom o suficiente para ser usado. Okay or good enough to be used.	Bom o suficiente; aceitável. Good enough; acceptable.	Something is quite good but not perfect.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	She has a decent understanding of the topic.	Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Informal
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2	-
Classe gramatical	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…	be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to	pretty good time, pretty good idea, pretty good results
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	poor, subpar, inferior	-
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'.	Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'., Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'.	Using 'pretty good' in formal settings., Confusing with 'really good' - 'pretty good' is less intense., 'Pretty good' can sound vague; be specific when necessary.
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 'decente' para descrever algo que atende aos padrões básicos, mas não é excepcional. É adequado para a maioria das situações, mas pode soar muito informal em contextos muito formais. Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations.	Use 'pretty good' in casual conversations to express moderate approval. Avoid it in formal writing or meetings.

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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

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

We're not in decent places.

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

We're not in decent places.

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

Decent

- How we comin', Jimmie ? - Pretty good.

Pretty good

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs Decent vs Pretty good

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable, Decent e Pretty good?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Pretty good: Something is quite good but not perfect.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Decent: She has a decent understanding of the topic. Pretty good: Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.

Posso usar Acceptable, Decent e Pretty good de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable, Decent e Pretty good 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.