Background vs Environment vs Setting

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

Background

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Environment

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Setting

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 BackgroundEnvironmentSetting
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbækɡraʊnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbækɡraʊnd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsetɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsetɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoThe area behind the main part of something.The natural world around us, including land, water, and air.The place and time where a story happens.
ExemploThe background of the painting is filled with beautiful colors.We must protect the environment to ensure a healthy future for our planet.The setting of the story takes place in a small coastal town.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2B1
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõesfamily, broad, different, come from, have, be drawn from, be in something, check, from a background, with a background, background in, a range of backgrounds, a variety of backgrounds, general, factual, cultural, describe, explain, give (somebody), briefing, info, information, against the background, background to, background of, black, blue, grey/​gray, blend in with, match, colour/​color, against a/​the background, in the background, on a/​the background, blend into, fade into, melt into, music, noise, radiation, in the backgroundnatural, global, world, preserve, protect, safeguard, agency, committee, department, in the environment, conservation of the environment, protection of the environment, damage to the environment, immediate, external, alien, create, foster, provide, in an/​the environment, environment for, environment of, an environment conducive to something, today’s environmentnatural, attractive, beautiful, create, make, provide, in a/​the…setting, setting for, setting in, natural, attractive, beautiful, create, make, provide, in a/​the…setting, setting for, setting in, high, low, medium, adjust, alter, change, at a/​the setting
Antônimosforeground, frontpollution, destruction, deteriorationdismantling, removal, displacement
Erros comunsConfused with 'forefront' — they are opposite in meaning., Using 'background' as a verb incorrectly., Assuming it always refers to scenery; it can also mean context.Confused with 'environmental' which is an adjective., Thinking it only refers to physical places and not social environments., Using in singular form only; can refer to multiple environments.Confusing 'setting' with 'setting up' (which means preparing something), Using 'setting' as a verb instead of a noun, Mixing up 'setting' with 'place' in contexts
Notas de usoUsed to refer to the setting or context in images, stories, or situations. Not typically used in very formal writing.Used in discussions about nature, ecology, or pollution. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in very casual conversations.Typically used in storytelling, literature, and film to describe the environment of a narrative. Avoid in very casual conversations unless discussing stories or movies.

Perguntas frequentes: Background vs Environment vs Setting

Qual é a diferença entre Background, Environment e Setting?

Background: The area behind the main part of something. Environment: The natural world around us, including land, water, and air. Setting: The place and time where a story happens.

Qual é mais avançada: Background, Environment e Setting?

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

Background, Environment e Setting estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Background: A2, Environment: A2, Setting: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Background, Environment e Setting?

Background: noun, Environment: noun, Setting: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Background: The background of the painting is filled with beautiful colors. Environment: We must protect the environment to ensure a healthy future for our planet. Setting: The setting of the story takes place in a small coastal town.

Posso usar Background, Environment e Setting de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Background, Environment e Setting 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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