Ask vs Enquire vs Inquire vs Query vs Question

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

Ask

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Enquire

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) C1 verb

Inquire

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) B1 verb

Query

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

Question

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

	Ask	Enquire	Inquire	Query	Question
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɑːsk/","/ɑːsks/","/ɑːskt/","/ˈɑːskɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/æsk/","/æsks/","/æskt/","/ˈæskɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/","/ɪnˈkwaɪəz/","/ɪnˈkwaɪəd/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərz/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərd/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɪəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɪri/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/
Significado	To say you want to know something or want something from someone.	To ask about something.	to ask about something	A question you ask to get information.	A sentence or phrase that asks for information.
Exemplo	I want to ask you a question about your homework.	I called the garage to enquire about progress on the repairs.	I called the school to inquire about the application process.	Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries.	The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Formal	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	C1	B1	C1	A1
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	noun	noun
Colocações	gently, quietly, softly, want to, dare (to), forget to, about, get asked something, if you don’t mind me asking, if you don’t mind my asking, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for	further, pleasantly, politely, about, after, as to	inquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as to	customer, email, search, have, raise, email, query about, query as to, query concerning	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
Antônimos	refuse, deny, ignore	ignore, answer, respond	ignore, disregard, ignore	answer, response, reply	answer, solution
Erros comuns	'Ask for' vs 'ask to': Confusing when to use 'for' versus 'to'., Overusing: Using 'ask' too frequently in a conversation can sound repetitive., Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what you're asking for or about.	Confused with 'inquire' — both can mean the same, but 'enquire' is more common in British English., Incorrectly using 'enquire' as a noun — it is a verb., Using in informal contexts where 'ask' is more appropriate.	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 'inquiry', thinking they mean the same., Using 'query' in very casual situations where 'ask' would be better., Incorrectly using 'query' with a subject instead of an object.	Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'
Notas de uso	Use 'ask' when requesting information or help. It's suitable for most situations but can be too direct in formal contexts. Be mindful of politeness.	Use 'enquire' in formal situations or when seeking information politely. It is less common in everyday conversation where 'ask' would be used.	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.	Use 'query' when asking for detailed information, especially in formal contexts like research or databases. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'question' might fit better.	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.

Perguntas frequentes: Ask vs Enquire vs Inquire vs Query vs Question

Qual é a diferença entre Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query e Question?

Ask: To say you want to know something or want something from someone. Enquire: To ask about something. Inquire: to ask about something Query: A question you ask to get information. Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query e Question estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Ask: A1, Enquire: C1, Inquire: B1, Query: C1, Question: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query e Question?

Ask: verb, Enquire: verb, Inquire: verb, Query: noun, Question: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Ask: I want to ask you a question about your homework. Enquire: I called the garage to enquire about progress on the repairs. Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Query: Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Posso usar Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query e Question de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query e Question 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.