Cool MateAsk vs Inquire vs Question vs Request vs Seek
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
Question
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Request
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Seek
Top 2000 (comum)B2verb
Mais formal: Inquire
| Ask | Inquire | Question | Request | Seek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɑːsk/","/ɑːsks/","/ɑːskt/","/ˈɑːskɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/æsk/","/æsks/","/æskt/","/ˈæskɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/siːk/","/siːks/","/sɔːt/","/ˈsiːkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/siːk/","/siːks/","/sɔːt/","/ˈsiːkɪŋ/"]/ |
| 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 frase ou palavra que pede por informação.A sentence or phrase that asks for information. | pedir algoto ask for something | Tentar encontrar algo ou alguém.To look for something or try to find it. |
| Exemplo | I want to ask you a question about your homework. | I called the school to inquire about the application process. | The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam. | I would like to make a request for a day off next week. | I need to seek help from a professional for my anxiety. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | B1 | A1 | A2 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb | noun | noun | verb |
| 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 | 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 | aggressively, avidly, eagerly, continue to, for, in, highly sought after |
| Antônimos | refuse, deny, ignore | ignore, disregard, ignore | answer, solution | refuse, decline | ignore, neglect, overlook |
| 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'). | 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'. | Confused with 'look for' — 'seek' is more formal., Using 'seek' without an object — it usually needs something to seek., Mixing 'seek' with 'find' — they have different meanings. |
| 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. | 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. | Use 'seek' em contextos mais formais ou neutros. Não é muito comum no dia a dia. Em vez disso, você pode dizer 'look for'. Evite usar em situações muito informais.Use 'seek' in formal or neutral contexts. It is not common in everyday conversations. Instead, you might say 'look for'. Avoid using it in very casual situations. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Ask vs Inquire vs Question vs Request vs Seek
Qual é a diferença entre Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek?
Ask: To say you want to know something or want something from someone. Inquire: to ask about something Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information. Request: to ask for something Seek: To look for something or try to find it.
Qual é mais formal: Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek?
Inquire é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais avançada: Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek?
Seek é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Ask: A1, Inquire: B1, Question: A1, Request: A2, Seek: B2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek?
Ask: verb, Inquire: verb, Question: noun, Request: noun, Seek: verb.
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. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam. Request: I would like to make a request for a day off next week. Seek: I need to seek help from a professional for my anxiety.
Posso usar Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Ask, Inquire, Question, Request e Seek 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.