Awareness vs Understanding

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

Awareness

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Understanding

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
 AwarenessUnderstanding
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈweənəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈwernəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoKnowing about something or being conscious of it.Knowing what something means or how it works.
ExemploHer awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfull, greater, heightened, have, build, create, increase, spread, campaign, programme/​program, training, awareness among, awareness of, a lack of awarenesshuman, pass, beyond (your) understanding, deeper, great, common, show, bring, bring about, understanding among, understanding between, understanding for, written, verbal, implicit, have, come to, reach, understanding between, understanding on, understanding with
Antônimosignorance, unawarenessmisunderstanding, confusion
Erros comunsConfused with 'awarenesses' as the plural form. 'Awareness' is usually uncountable., Using it in a context where 'knowledge' or 'understanding' would be more precise., Mispronouncing it, often placing emphasis incorrectly on syllables.Confusing 'understanding' with 'understand' (verb form), Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Omitting the preposition when using in phrases, like 'understanding of' instead of just 'understanding'.
Notas de usoUsed in discussions about social issues, personal growth, or health. Avoid in highly casual conversations. Can be formal in business contexts.Use 'understanding' in neutral contexts, often in discussions about learning or communication. Avoid using in overly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Awareness vs Understanding

Qual é a diferença entre Awareness e Understanding?

Awareness: Knowing about something or being conscious of it. Understanding: Knowing what something means or how it works.

Awareness e Understanding estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Awareness: B2, Understanding: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Awareness e Understanding de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Awareness e Understanding 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.

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