Cool MateAsk vs Inquire vs Probe vs Question vs Request
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Ask
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
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 | Inquire | Probe | Question | Request | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɑːsk/","/ɑːsks/","/ɑːskt/","/ˈɑːskɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/æsk/","/æsks/","/æskt/","/ˈæskɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //prəʊb//🇺🇸 //proʊb// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/ |
| Significado | Dizer que você quer saber algo ou quer algo de alguém.To say you want to know something or want something from someone. | 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 | I want to ask you a question about your homework. | 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 1000 (muito comum) | Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | B1 | C1 | A1 | A2 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb | noun | 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 | 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 | refuse, deny, ignore | ignore, disregard, ignore | ignore, avoid | answer, solution | refuse, decline |
| 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. | 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 'perguntar' ao solicitar informações ou ajuda. É adequado para a maioria das situações, mas pode ser muito direto em contextos formais. Tenha atenção à polidez.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 '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 vs Inquire vs Probe vs Question vs Request
Qual é a diferença entre Ask, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Ask: To say you want to know something or want something from someone. 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, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Inquire é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais avançada: Ask, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Probe é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Ask, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Ask: A1, Inquire: B1, Probe: C1, Question: A1, Request: A2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Ask, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request?
Ask: verb, Inquire: verb, Probe: noun, Question: noun, Request: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Ask: I want to ask you a question about your homework. 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, Inquire, Probe, Question e Request de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Ask, 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.