Cool MateArgue vs Contend vs Debate vs Disagree vs Dispute vs Quarrel
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Argue
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
Contend
FormalTop 3000 (comum)C1verb
Debate
Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Disagree
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
Dispute
Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Quarrel
Top 3000 (comum)
Mais formal: Contend
| Argue | Contend | Debate | Disagree | Dispute | Quarrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɑːɡjuː/","/ˈɑːɡjuːz/","/ˈɑːɡjuːd/","/ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːrɡjuː/","/ˈɑːrɡjuːz/","/ˈɑːrɡjuːd/","/ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //dɪˈbeɪt//🇺🇸 //dɪˈbeɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːz/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːd/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːz/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːd/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //dɪsˈpjuːt//🇺🇸 //dɪsˈpjuːt// | 🇬🇧 //ˈkwɒr.əl//🇺🇸 //ˈkwɔːr.əl// |
| Significado | Expressar opiniões diferentes ou discordar de alguém.To express different opinions or disagree with someone. | to compete or argue for somethingto compete or argue for something | Uma discussão onde as pessoas expressam ideias ou opiniões diferentes.A discussion where people express different ideas or opinions. | Ter uma opinião diferente da de outra pessoa.To have a different opinion from someone else. | Um desacordo ou discussão sobre algo.A disagreement or argument about something. | Uma briga ou discussão alta.A loud argument or fight. |
| Exemplo | They often argue about where to go on vacation. | I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point. | The debate about climate change attracted many public figures. | I tend to disagree with his opinion on climate change. | The dispute over land ownership has been ongoing for years. | They had a loud quarrel in the middle of the street. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | C1 | B2 | A2 | C1 | - |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb | noun | verb | noun | |
| Colocações | bitterly, fiercely, furiously, about, over, with, forcefully, passionately, strenuously, wish to, be prepared to, attempt to, against, for, in favour/favor of | contend that, contend for, contend with, contend against, strongly contend | hold a debate, enter a debate, prepare for a debate | emphatically, passionately, profoundly, be difficult to, be hard to, can hardly, about, on, over, to agree to disagree | legal dispute, ongoing dispute, resolve a dispute, dispute resolution, commercial dispute | have a quarrel, squabble and quarrel, quarrel with someone |
| Antônimos | agree, reconcile | yield, accept, relinquish | agreement, consensus | agree, concur, accept | agreement, consensus, harmony | agreement, harmony, accord |
| Erros comuns | Mixing up 'argue' with 'discuss', which has a more neutral connotation., Using 'argue' without specifying the person or topic., Confusing 'argue' with 'arguably', which is used to present a point. | Confused with 'content' in writing contexts., Using 'contend' without an object (e.g., 'I contend' should be followed by a statement)., Incorrectly using 'contend' as a synonym for 'understand'. | Confused with 'discussion' – debate is often more formal and structured., Using 'debatable' as a noun instead of 'debate'. | Confusing with 'agree' — learners often use 'disagree' when they mean 'agree'., Using 'disagree' without 'with' — learners might say 'I disagree your idea' instead of 'I disagree with your idea'., Overusing in casual conversation — while it's neutral, it can sound confrontational in informal chats. | Confused with 'argument', which is more about a heated disagreement., Used incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Overusing in casual discussions where simpler terms are more appropriate. | Confusing 'quarrel' with 'argument' when they have slightly different connotations., Using 'quarrel' only as a noun, forgetting it can also be a verb., Overusing in formal contexts where 'disagreement' or 'discussion' might fit better. |
| Notas de uso | Usado em conversas sérias e casuais. Evite em escrita formal. Comum em discussões, debates ou quando surgem conflitos.Used in both serious and casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing. Common in discussions, debates, or when conflicts arise. | Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate.Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate. | Use em contextos acadêmicos ou formais. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja discutindo um tópico específico.Use in academic or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing a specific topic. | Use 'discordar' em discussões ou debates. É apropriado tanto em contextos casuais quanto formais. Evite usá-lo em discussões excessivamente emocionais para manter um diálogo construtivo.Use 'disagree' in discussions or debates. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly emotional arguments to maintain a constructive dialogue. | Use 'disputa' em contextos formais, como discussões legais ou debates acadêmicos. Evite usá-la em conversas informais.Use 'dispute' in formal contexts, such as legal arguments or scholarly discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversations. | Usado para descrever um desacordo que pode ficar acalorado. Mais comum na linguagem falada do que em contextos escritos formais.Used to describe a disagreement that may become heated. More common in spoken English than in formal written contexts. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Argue vs Contend vs Debate vs Disagree vs Dispute vs Quarrel
Qual é a diferença entre Argue, Contend, Debate, Disagree, Dispute e Quarrel?
Argue: To express different opinions or disagree with someone. Contend: to compete or argue for something Debate: A discussion where people express different ideas or opinions. Disagree: To have a different opinion from someone else. Dispute: A disagreement or argument about something. Quarrel: A loud argument or fight.
Qual é mais formal: Argue, Contend, Debate, Disagree, Dispute e Quarrel?
Contend é a mais formal entre elas.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Argue: They often argue about where to go on vacation. Contend: I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point. Debate: The debate about climate change attracted many public figures. Disagree: I tend to disagree with his opinion on climate change. Dispute: The dispute over land ownership has been ongoing for years. Quarrel: They had a loud quarrel in the middle of the street.
Posso usar Argue, Contend, Debate, Disagree, Dispute e Quarrel de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Argue, Contend, Debate, Disagree, Dispute e Quarrel 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.