Action vs Performance

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

Action

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Performance

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 ActionPerformance
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈækʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈækʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pəˈfɔːməns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈfɔːrməns/"]/
SignificadoSomething you do.How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.
ExemploThe movie was filled with exciting action scenes.The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesdecisive, effective, firm, take, call for, agree on, in action, out of action, action against, actions speak louder than words, a course of action, decisive, effective, firm, take, call for, agree on, in action, out of action, action against, actions speak louder than words, a course of action, court, civil, criminal, bring, file, initiate, action against, combat, enemy, terrorist, see, killed in action, missing in action, wounded in actionlive, public, evening, give, put on, stage, feature somebody/​something, art, poetry, artist, in performance, brilliant, convincing, dazzling, deliver, give, produce, benchmark, indicator, level, performance as, performance from, performance on, a level of performance, a measure of performance, a standard of performance, high, maximum, optimal, affect, influence, assess, boost
Antônimosinaction, idleness, passivityfailure, inactivity
Erros comunsUsing 'action' as a count noun without specifying the type (e.g., 'the actions are important' should be 'the action is important')., Confusing 'action' with 'act' which can denote a singular instance., 'Action' is often misused when referring to inaction or passivity.Confused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect., Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts.
Notas de usoUse 'action' when talking about doing something or a deed. It can also refer to the movement in movies or books. Avoid using it in very formal writing.Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Action vs Performance

Qual é a diferença entre Action e Performance?

Action: Something you do. Performance: How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.

Action e Performance estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Action: A1, Performance: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Action e Performance de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Action e Performance 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.

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