Acceptable vs Permitted

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Permitted

Top 3000 (comum)

Mais comum: Acceptable

	Acceptable	Permitted
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //pəˈmɪtɪd// 🇺🇸 //pəˈmɪtɪd//
Significado	Ok ou bom o suficiente para ser usado. Okay or good enough to be used.	Allowed or given permission to do something.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	Only employees are permitted to enter the restricted area.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 3000 (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…	be permitted to do something, not permitted, only permitted, permitted by law, permitted activities
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	prohibited, forbidden, restricted
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'.	Confusing with 'allowed' as they are similar but 'permitted' is more formal., Using 'permitted' in informal contexts where 'allowed' is more appropriate., Incorrectly conjugating it as 'permit' instead of 'permitted' in past contexts.
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 'permitted' in formal contexts, such as legal or official discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversation.

Veja em clipes reais

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

We are agreed. The traffic in drugs will be permitted, but controlled.

Permitted

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs Permitted

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable e Permitted?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Permitted: Allowed or given permission to do something.

Qual é mais comum: Acceptable e Permitted?

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. Permitted: Only employees are permitted to enter the restricted area.

Posso usar Acceptable e Permitted de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable e Permitted 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.