Authority vs Power

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

Authority

Top 2000 (comum) B1 noun

Power

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Mais comum: Power

	Authority	Power
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti// 🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/
Significado	The power or right to give orders and make decisions.	The ability to do something or to control people or things.
Exemplo	The teacher has authority over the students.	The power of the wind can generate electricity.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	A2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	exercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authority	absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power
Antônimos	powerlessness, subordination	weakness, ineffectiveness
Erros comuns	Confused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.	'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'., Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances., Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.
Notas de uso	Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power.	Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

Perguntas frequentes: Authority vs Power

Qual é a diferença entre Authority e Power?

Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things.

Qual é mais comum: Authority e Power?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Authority e Power?

Authority é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Authority e Power estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Authority: B1, Power: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Authority e Power?

Authority: noun, Power: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity.

Posso usar Authority e Power de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Authority e Power 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.