Allergy vs Sensitivity

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

Allergy

Top 2000 (comum)

Sensitivity

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
 AllergySensitivity
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈæl.ə.dʒi//🇺🇸 //ˈælərdʒi//🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
SignificadoA reaction to something that makes you sick.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
ExemploShe has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-C1
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesfood allergy, seasonal allergy, allergy symptoms, allergy testextreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity
Antônimos-insensitivity, indifference, apathy
Erros comunsConfusing 'allergy' with 'intolerance'., Using 'allergy' as a countable noun incorrectly., Not recognizing symptoms can vary widely.Confused with 'sensible' — they have different meanings., Used inappropriately in technical contexts, where it refers to devices rather than feelings., Overgeneralizing its application, using it in places where emotional context isn't relevant.
Notas de usoUse 'allergy' in medical or casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifically discussing health.Often used in contexts involving emotional intelligence or awareness. Suitable in both professional and personal conversations. Avoid in overly casual situations where it may seem too formal.

Perguntas frequentes: Allergy vs Sensitivity

Qual é a diferença entre Allergy e Sensitivity?

Allergy: A reaction to something that makes you sick. Sensitivity: The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Allergy: She has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Posso usar Allergy e Sensitivity de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Allergy e Sensitivity 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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