Application vs Software

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

Application

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Software

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 ApplicationSoftware
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɒftweə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɔːftwer/"]/
SignificadoA formal request or a program for a computer.Programas e aplicativos que rodam num computador ou dispositivo.Programs and applications that run on a computer or device.
ExemploI submitted my application to the university last week.The software for this computer is outdated and needs an upgrade.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesformal, written, successful, file, lodge, make, form, guidelines, deadline, by application, on application, application for, practical, real-world, generalcomputer, PC, application, piece, run, use, create, run, application, applications, package
Antônimosrejection, withdrawalhardware
Erros comunsConfused with 'apply' - don't use them interchangeably., Using 'application' in the wrong context, like for informal requests., Saying 'applicant' when you mean 'application'.Confused with 'hardware', which refers to physical parts., Used as a singular when it should be plural (software is always singular).
Notas de usoUse 'application' when referring to a formal request for jobs, schools, or grants. Avoid in very casual conversations unless talking about apps.Usado em contextos formais e informais. Adequado em conversas de tecnologia, negócios e do dia a dia. Evite em bate-papos casuais onde os detalhes não são necessários.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate in tech, business, and daily conversations. Avoid in casual chats where specifics aren't needed.

Perguntas frequentes: Application vs Software

Qual é a diferença entre Application e Software?

Application: A formal request or a program for a computer. Software: Programs and applications that run on a computer or device.

Application e Software estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Application: B1, Software: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Application e Software?

Application: noun, Software: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Application: I submitted my application to the university last week. Software: The software for this computer is outdated and needs an upgrade.

Posso usar Application e Software de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Application e Software 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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