Cool MateAsk him vs Inquire vs Probe vs Question vs Request
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Ask him
Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Inquire
FormalAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)B1verb
Probe
Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Question
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Request
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais formal: Inquire
| Ask him | Inquire | Probe | Question | Request | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 //ɑːsk hɪm//🇺🇸 //æsk hɪm// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //prəʊb//🇺🇸 //proʊb// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/ |
| Significado | Pedir informações ou ajuda a ele.To request information or help from him. | perguntar sobre algoto ask about something | Uma ferramenta para investigar ou explorar algo a fundo.A tool to investigate or explore something deeply. | Uma frase ou palavra que pede por informação.A sentence or phrase that asks for information. | pedir algoto ask for something |
| Exemplo | You should always ask him for advice before making decisions. | I called the school to inquire about the application process. | The scientists sent a probe to study the surface of Mars. | The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam. | I would like to make a request for a day off next week. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | - | B1 | C1 | A1 | A2 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | noun | noun | noun | |
| Colocações | ask him a question, ask him for help, ask him to join, ask him about his day | inquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as to | space probe, medical probe, investigative probe, deep probe | awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, burning, challenging, controversial, bring up, pose, raise, arise, go unanswered, remain unanswered, question about, question for, question of, come into, call into, be open to, beyond question, in question, without question | special, legitimate, reasonable, make, put in, send, at somebody’s request, by request, on request, available on request, available upon request, by popular request, special, legitimate, reasonable, make, put in, send, at somebody’s request, by request, on request, available on request, available upon request, by popular request |
| Antônimos | - | ignore, disregard, ignore | ignore, avoid | answer, solution | refuse, decline |
| Erros comuns | Omitting 'him' and saying just 'ask' without the object., Using incorrect pronouns like 'her' instead of 'him'. | Using 'inquire' instead of 'require'., Confusing 'inquire' with 'enquire' (especially in British English)., Using 'inquire' without a specific subject (e.g., 'I want to inquire the details' instead of 'I want to inquire about the details'). | Confused with 'probe' as a verb instead of a noun., Used too generically; may not be appropriate in informal contexts. | Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.' | Using 'request' with a different preposition, such as 'request for'., Confusing 'request' with 'require'., Not using it in the correct form, like 'requested' instead of 'requesting'. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'pergunte a ele' em conversas casuais ou formais ao pedir a alguém para fazer algo ou buscar informações. Evite em escrita muito formal.Use 'ask him' in casual or formal conversations when requesting someone to do something or to seek information. Avoid in very formal writing. | Use 'inquire' em contextos formais, como negócios ou situações oficiais. É menos comum na conversa do dia a dia, onde 'ask' é preferido. Evite usá-lo em ambientes informais.Use 'inquire' in formal contexts, such as business or official situations. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'ask' is preferred. Avoid using it in informal settings. | Usado em contextos científicos e técnicos, bem como metaforicamente em discussões sobre exame de questões. Não é comumente usado em conversas casuais.Used in scientific and technical contexts, as well as metaphorically in discussions about examining issues. Not commonly used in casual conversation. | Use 'pergunta' tanto em situações formais quanto informais. É apropriado em salas de aula, entrevistas e conversas casuais. Evite usar em situações onde uma afirmação é esperada.Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected. | Usado em contextos educados ou formais. Pode soar muito formal para conversas casuais, onde palavras mais simples como 'pedir' são preferidas.Used in polite or formal contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations, where simpler words like 'ask' are preferred. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Ask him vs Inquire vs Probe vs Question vs Request
Qual é a diferença entre Ask him, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Ask him: To request information or help from him. Inquire: to ask about something Probe: A tool to investigate or explore something deeply. Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information. Request: to ask for something
Qual é mais formal: Ask him, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Inquire é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais avançada: Ask him, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Probe é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Ask him: You should always ask him for advice before making decisions. Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Probe: The scientists sent a probe to study the surface of Mars. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam. Request: I would like to make a request for a day off next week.
Posso usar Ask him, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Ask him, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request 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.