Auction vs Exhibition vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

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

Auction

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Exhibition

Top 3000 (comum) B1 noun

Lot

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 pronoun

Sale

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Tender

Top 2000 (comum) C1 adjective

	Auction	Exhibition	Lot	Sale	Tender
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːkʃn//ˈɒkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːkʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/lɒt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/lɑːt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/seɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/seɪl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtendə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtendər/"]/
Significado	Uma venda pública onde itens são vendidos para quem der o maior lance. A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.	Uma mostra pública onde coisas como arte ou produtos são exibidos. A public show where things like art or products are displayed.	Uma grande quantidade ou número de algo. A large amount or number of something.	Quando as coisas são vendidas por preços mais baixos. When things are sold at lower prices.	Macio ou fácil de cortar ou mastigar. Soft or easy to cut or chew.
Exemplo	an auction of paintings	The art exhibition showcased several contemporary artists.	‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’	The store is having a big sale this weekend.	She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B1	A1	A2	C1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun	pronoun	noun	adjective
Colocações	public, charity, Internet, hold, conduct, attend, take place, house, room, item, at auction, by auction	big, large, small, have, hold, host, open, close, end, area, centre/​center, floor, on exhibition, exhibition of, exhibition on	a lot of, lot to do, lot going on	quick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of sale, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, after-Christmas, annual, January, hold, begin, end, rack, prices, in a/​the sale, at the sales, in the sales, quick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of sale	be, feel, seem, achingly, very, almost, towards/​toward, be, seem, become, beautifully, deliciously, exceptionally, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimos	purchase, buy	concealment, secret	little, few	purchase, buy	tough, hard, stiff
Erros comuns	Confused with 'action' due to similar sound., Using 'auction' as a verb incorrectly (it is primarily a noun)., Believing auctions are only for expensive items, while they can be for various items.	Confusing 'exhibition' with 'exhibit' when they have different grammatical uses., Using 'exhibition' in non-public contexts where 'show' or 'display' might be more suitable., Omitting necessary articles (e.g., 'the exhibition') before 'exhibition'.	Using 'lot' when referring to a single item or a smaller quantity., Confusing 'lot' with 'lot's' meaning possession., Mispronouncing 'lot' as 'lot's' or 'lots' when using it as a quantifier.	Using 'sale' instead of 'sell' in sentences., Confusing 'sale' with 'sail'., Not pluralizing to 'sales' when necessary.	Confused with 'tender' meaning sensitive and 'tender' meaning soft., Using 'tender' to describe something unrelatable like a hard object., Mixing up 'tender' with similar-sounding words.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos envolvendo vendas e lances, como leilões de arte ou leilões beneficentes. Geralmente não é usado em conversas casuais sobre compras do dia a dia. Used in contexts involving sales and bidding, such as art auctions or charity auctions. Not typically used in casual conversation about everyday purchasing.	Use 'exposição' em contextos relacionados a arte, feiras comerciais ou mostras públicas. É apropriado tanto em discussões casuais quanto formais, mas evite em conversas do dia a dia quando palavras mais simples puderem ser suficientes. Use 'exhibition' in contexts related to art, trade shows, or public displays. It's appropriate in both casual and formal discussions, but avoid in everyday conversation when simpler words can suffice.	Use 'muito' em conversas casuais para expressar quantidade ou grau. É menos formal do que termos como 'muito' ou 'vários'. Evite em escrita acadêmica. Use 'lot' in casual conversations to express quantity or degree. It's less formal than terms like 'a great deal' or 'many'. Avoid in academic writing.	Use 'sale' ao falar sobre a venda de itens, especialmente com desconto. É apropriado em contextos de compras, mas menos comum na escrita formal. Use 'sale' when talking about the selling of items, especially at a discount. It's appropriate in shopping contexts but less common in formal writing.	Usado para descrever comida que não é dura, como carne ou vegetais tenros. Também pode se referir a sentimentos de gentileza ou cuidado. Evite em contextos muito formais. Used to describe food that is not tough, such as tender meat or vegetables. Can also refer to feelings of gentleness or care. Avoid in very formal contexts.

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I know a lot, Bubs.

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A lot of you have just won re-election.

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It gets a lot busier.

The Wire › S1 E1

I know a lot, Bubs.

House Of Cards › S1 E1

A lot of you have just won re-election.

Lot

Perguntas frequentes: Auction vs Exhibition vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

Qual é a diferença entre Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender?

Auction: A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. Exhibition: A public show where things like art or products are displayed. Lot: A large amount or number of something. Sale: When things are sold at lower prices. Tender: Soft or easy to cut or chew.

Qual é mais avançada: Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender?

Tender é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Auction: B2, Exhibition: B1, Lot: A1, Sale: A2, Tender: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender?

Auction: noun, Exhibition: noun, Lot: pronoun, Sale: noun, Tender: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Auction: an auction of paintings Exhibition: The art exhibition showcased several contemporary artists. Lot: ‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’ Sale: The store is having a big sale this weekend. Tender: She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.

Posso usar Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Auction, Exhibition, Lot, Sale e Tender 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.