Acceptable vs That's not bad

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

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

That's not bad

Top 2000 (comum)

	Acceptable	That's not bad
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts nɒt bæd// 🇺🇸 //ðæts nɑt bæd//
Significado	Ok ou bom o suficiente para ser usado. Okay or good enough to be used.	Está bom ou aceitável, não tão mau quanto parece. It's okay or good, not as bad as it sounds.
Exemplo	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The movie was actually quite good, not what I expected — that's not bad!
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (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…	that's not bad for a start, that's not bad at all, that's not a bad idea
Antônimos	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	that's terrible, that's awful, that's disappointing
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 serious contexts, make sure it's appropriate., Confuse with 'that's good' which is stronger approval.
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.	Frequentemente usado para expressar aprovação leve ou surpresa. É informal, mas não excessivamente casual, adequado em muitos contextos. Evite em ambientes muito formais. Often used to express mild approval or surprise. It's informal but not overly casual, suitable in many contexts. Avoid in very formal settings.

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

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

that isn't so bad.

Top Gear › S1 E1

That's not bad. I've always quite liked the Micra myself.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

that isn't so bad.

Top Gear › S1 E1

That's not bad. I've always quite liked the Micra myself.

That's not bad

Perguntas frequentes: Acceptable vs That's not bad

Qual é a diferença entre Acceptable e That's not bad?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. That's not bad: It's okay or good, not as bad as it sounds.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. That's not bad: The movie was actually quite good, not what I expected — that's not bad!

Posso usar Acceptable e That's not bad de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Acceptable e That's not bad 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.