Authority vs Powers

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

Authority

Top 2000 (comum) B1 noun

Powers

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Mais comum: Powers

	Authority	Powers
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti// 🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//	🇬🇧 //ˈpaʊəz// 🇺🇸 //ˈpaʊərz//
Significado	O poder ou o direito de dar ordens e tomar decisões. The power or right to give orders and make decisions.	The ability to do something or control something.
Exemplo	The teacher has authority over the students.	The government has the powers to implement new laws.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	exercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authority	abuse powers, exercise powers, transfer powers
Antônimos	powerlessness, subordination	weakness, impotence
Erros comuns	Confused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.	Confused with 'power' as a singular form., Misused in phrases without proper context., Incorrectly used with plural verbs.
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.	Used in various contexts including politics, science, and personal abilities. Not usually used in casual conversation.

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

Your guilt defines her. It's what powers her.

Powers

Perguntas frequentes: Authority vs Powers

Qual é a diferença entre Authority e Powers?

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

Qual é mais comum: Authority e Powers?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Powers: The government has the powers to implement new laws.

Posso usar Authority e Powers de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Authority e Powers 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.