Authority vs Command

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

Authority

Top 2000 (comum) B1 noun

Command

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Mais comum: Command

	Authority	Command
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti// 🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/
Significado	O poder ou o direito de dar ordens e tomar decisões. The power or right to give orders and make decisions.	Uma ordem para fazer algo. An order to do something.
Exemplo	The teacher has authority over the students.	Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	exercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authority	basic, simple, carry out, obey, disobey, at somebody’s command, your wish is my command, spoken, verbal, voice, enter, type, use, line, prompt, complete, full, total, have, assume, take, centre/​center, chair, deck, in command, in command of, under somebody’s command, the chain of command, the line of command, excellent, fluent, good, have, demonstrate, show, at your command, command of
Antônimos	powerlessness, subordination	submission, compliance, inaction
Erros comuns	Confused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.	'Command' is confused with 'demand' but is less aggressive., Learners often use 'command' without an object, forgetting it typically requires one., Mispronouncing 'command' as 'comand'.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos formais e informais. Frequentemente se refere a organizações ou indivíduos em posições de poder. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power.	Use 'command' para dar instruções diretas, especialmente em contextos formais como militares ou de autoridade. Evite em conversas casuais onde 'ask' ou 'request' podem ser mais apropriados. Use 'command' when giving direct instructions, especially in formal contexts like military or authority. Avoid in casual conversations where 'ask' or 'request' might be more appropriate.

Veja em clipes reais

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Authority is not given to you to deny

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Port authority says Roxxon Refinery just blew up.

You have a problem with authority, Mr. Anderson.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Authority is not given to you to deny

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Port authority says Roxxon Refinery just blew up.

Authority

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

When I took command of the watch, you were stray mongrels,

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

Command

Perguntas frequentes: Authority vs Command

Qual é a diferença entre Authority e Command?

Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Command: An order to do something.

Qual é mais comum: Authority e Command?

Command é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Authority e Command?

Command é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Authority e Command estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Authority: B1, Command: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Authority e Command?

Authority: noun, Command: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.

Posso usar Authority e Command de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Authority e Command 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.