Acceptable vs Reasonable

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Reasonable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Reasonable
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/
Significado	Okay or good enough to be used.	Fair and sensible; not extreme.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão 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…	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	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 '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	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.	Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views.

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs Reasonable

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable e Reasonable?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.

Acceptable e Reasonable estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Acceptable: B2, Reasonable: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Acceptable e Reasonable?

Acceptable: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.

Posso usar Acceptable e Reasonable de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable 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.