Bar vs Counter

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

Bar

InformalTop 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Counter

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais formal: Counter
 BarCounter
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/bɑː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɑːr/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntər/"]/
SignificadoA place where people go to drink and socialize.A place where things are counted or a surface to place items.
ExemploWe went to the bar after work to relax.She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.
RegistroInformalNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeslicensed, crowded, open, enter, frequent, go to, food, menu, snacks, in a/​the bar, at a/​the bar, licensed, crowded, open, enter, frequent, go to, food, menu, snacks, in a/​the bar, at a/​the bar, breakfast, be propping up, at the bar, behind the bar, hum, play, sing, in a/​the bar, two, four, etc. beats to the barcheckout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, checkout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, effective, counter to
Antônimoshome, solitude, desertdefender, supporter
Erros comunsConfusing 'bar' with 'bare' in pronunciation., Using 'bar' to refer to a full meal instead of just drinks., Not recognizing 'bar' can also mean an actual physical piece of metal.Confused with 'counterfeit' — they are completely different., Using 'counter' as a verb incorrectly., Not differentiating between a counting device and a surface.
Notas de usoUsed in casual conversations. Not typically used in formal writing. Can refer to types of establishments like 'sports bar' or 'wine bar'.Use 'counter' when referring to surfaces like in a kitchen or a store. It's neutral and common in everyday language. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Bar vs Counter

Qual é a diferença entre Bar e Counter?

Bar: A place where people go to drink and socialize. Counter: A place where things are counted or a surface to place items.

Qual é mais formal: Bar e Counter?

Counter é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Bar e Counter?

Counter é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Bar e Counter estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Bar: A2, Counter: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Bar e Counter?

Bar: noun, Counter: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bar: We went to the bar after work to relax. Counter: She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.

Posso usar Bar e Counter de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bar e Counter 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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