Background vs Scene

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

Background

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Scene

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 BackgroundScene
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbækɡraʊnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbækɡraʊnd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/siːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/siːn/"]/
SignificadoThe area behind the main part of something.A place where something happens, especially in a movie or play.
ExemploThe background of the painting is filled with beautiful colors.The scene of the sunset was breathtaking.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
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 backgroundaccident, crash, crime, attend, be on, arrive at, at the scene, on the scene, scene of, beautiful, charming, idyllic, stare at, survey, watch, occur, unfold, be reminiscent of something, amid scenes of, in a/​the scene, scene from, a change of scene, opening, climactic, final, act, play, rehearse, feature somebody, depict something, show something, change, in a/​the scene, scene between, behind the scenes, a change of scene, opening, climactic, final, act, play, rehearse, feature somebody, depict something, show something, change, in a/​the scene, scene between, behind the scenes, a change of scene, burgeoning, flourishing, lively, be involved in, be part of, appear on, on the scene, onto the scene, a newcomer to the scene, not your scene, beautiful, charming, idyllic, stare at, survey, watch, occur, unfold, be reminiscent of something, amid scenes of, in a/​the scene, scene from, a change of scene, big, little, angry, cause, create, make, scene between
Antônimosforeground, frontabsence, void
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 'seen' as the past of see., Using plural 'scenes' too often when referring to a single event., Mixing up with 'scenery' which refers to landscape.
Notas de usoUsed to refer to the setting or context in images, stories, or situations. Not typically used in very formal writing.Use 'scene' when discussing parts of a movie, play, or any situation. It's neutral, but avoid in very casual talks.

Perguntas frequentes: Background vs Scene

Qual é a diferença entre Background e Scene?

Background: The area behind the main part of something. Scene: A place where something happens, especially in a movie or play.

Background e Scene estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Background: A2, Scene: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Background e Scene de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Background e Scene 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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