Amount vs Volume

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

Amount

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Volume

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 AmountVolume
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/
SignificadoThe total number or quantity of something.The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
ExemploThe amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste.The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesconsiderable, copious amounts, enormous, double, increase, decrease, double, increase, decrease, amount oftotal, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes
Antônimosnonesilence, quiet, smallness
Erros comunsUsing 'amount' with countable nouns, e.g., saying 'amount of apples' instead of 'number of apples'., Confusing 'amount' with 'number', as they are used for different types of nouns., Incorrectly using 'amount' in questions or negative forms without proper context.Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.
Notas de usoUsed for uncountable nouns (like water or time) rather than countable nouns (like apples or books). Formal in academic contexts, but generally acceptable in everyday conversation.Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

Perguntas frequentes: Amount vs Volume

Qual é a diferença entre Amount e Volume?

Amount: The total number or quantity of something. Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Amount e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Amount: A2, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Amount e Volume de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Amount e Volume 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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