Acceptable vs Good enough

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Good enough

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Mais comum: Acceptable

	Acceptable	Good enough
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɡʊd ɪˈnʌf// 🇺🇸 //ɡʊd ɪˈnʌf//
Significado	Okay or good enough to be used.	Satisfactory, but not perfect.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The meal was good enough for me, though it could have used more flavor.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	-
Classe gramatical	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…	good enough for government work, good enough to eat, good enough to go, good enough to pass, good enough to satisfy
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	-
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'.	Used in overly formal contexts where higher standards are expected., Confused with 'good' as a standalone adjective., Misused as a synonym for 'excellent'.
Notas de uso	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.	Used to express that something meets the minimum requirements. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but less suitable for situations requiring high standards.

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs Good enough

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable e Good enough?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Good enough: Satisfactory, but not perfect.

Qual é mais comum: Acceptable e Good enough?

Acceptable é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Good enough: The meal was good enough for me, though it could have used more flavor.

Posso usar Acceptable e Good enough de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable e Good enough 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.