Although vs Though
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Although
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2conjunction
Though
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1conjunction
| Although | Though | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ðəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ðəʊ/"]/ |
| Significado | Used to show a contrast or exception. | used to show a contrast or surprising fact |
| Exemplo | Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. | Though it was raining, we decided to go for a hike. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | conjunction | conjunction |
| Colocações | although it was late, although he tried, although they are different | even though, though it may, though sometimes, but though, though not |
| Antônimos | because, since | although, even though |
| Erros comuns | Wrongly uses 'although' to connect two independent clauses without a comma., Uses 'although' instead of 'but' in simple sentences., Confuses 'although' with 'despite' in terms of usage. | 'Though' confused with 'although'., Incorrect placement in a sentence., Using 'though' alone without a clause. |
| Notas de uso | Used in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal writing, but also common in everyday conversation. Avoid starting sentences with 'although' in very casual speech. | Use 'though' to express contrast, often at the end of a sentence. It's less formal than 'although' and can be used in both spoken and written English. Avoid using in very formal writing. |
Perguntas frequentes: Although vs Though
Qual é a diferença entre Although e Though?
Although: Used to show a contrast or exception. Though: used to show a contrast or surprising fact
Although e Though estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Although: A2, Though: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Although e Though de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Although e Though 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.