Advice vs Counsel vs Guidance vs Recommendation

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

Advice

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

Counsel

Formal Top 5000 (bastante comum)

Guidance

Top 1000 (muito comum) C1 noun

Recommendation

Top 2000 (comum) B1 noun

Mais formal: Counsel

	Advice	Counsel	Guidance	Recommendation
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈkaʊnsl// 🇺🇸 //ˈkaʊnsl//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/
Significado	Help or suggestions about what someone should do.	Advice or guidance on a specific issue.	Help or advice about what to do.	A suggestion about what someone should do.
Exemplo	I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions.	The lawyer provided legal counsel to his client.	She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.	I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	-	C1	B1
Classe gramatical	noun		noun	noun
Colocações	constructive, excellent, good, bit, piece, word, give (somebody), offer (somebody), pass on, centre, column, against somebody’s advice, on somebody’s advice, advice about	seek counsel, provide counsel, legal counsel, written counsel, professional counsel	clear, detailed, proper, give (somebody), offer (somebody), provide (somebody with), counselor, under… guidance, under the guidance  of, guidance  about	firm, strong, clear, list, series, set, come up with, develop, formulate, arise from something, be based on something, follow something, at somebody/​something’s recommendation, on somebody/​something’s recommendation, upon somebody/​something’s recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation
Antônimos	misguidance, discouragement	-	confusion, misguidance	disrecommendation, warning
Erros comuns	Confusing 'advice' (noun) with 'advise' (verb)., Using 'advice' as a verb instead of a noun., Saying 'advices' instead of 'advice' when referring to multiple suggestions.	Confused with 'counseling' as if it's the same as advice., Used incorrectly in informal contexts., Mixed up 'counsel' (noun) with 'counsel' (verb), leading to grammar errors.	Confused with 'guideline' - guidance is broader than just rules., Using it as a countable noun - 'guidances' is incorrect., Mixing it up with 'guiding' - which often refers to the action rather than the advice.	Confusing 'recommendation' with 'advice' — they are similar but not identical., Using it without a specific object, e.g., 'I have a recommendation' instead of 'I have a recommendation for you.', Spelling it incorrectly, often as 'reccommendation'.
Notas de uso	This term is best used in formal and neutral contexts when discussing guidance or recommendations. Avoid using it in informal situations or when giving personal opinions that aren't constructive.	Used in formal contexts, usually regarding legal, psychological, or educational matters. Avoid in casual conversation.	Use 'guidance' in contexts where you are talking about advice or direction. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Use 'recommendation' when suggesting options, often in professional or formal contexts. It may not be suitable for casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Advice vs Counsel vs Guidance vs Recommendation

Qual é a diferença entre Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Advice: Help or suggestions about what someone should do. Counsel: Advice or guidance on a specific issue. Guidance: Help or advice about what to do. Recommendation: A suggestion about what someone should do.

Qual é mais formal: Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Counsel é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Guidance é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Advice: I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions. Counsel: The lawyer provided legal counsel to his client. Guidance: She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision. Recommendation: I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.

Posso usar Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation 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.