Barrier vs Fences vs Wall

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

Barrier

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Fences

Top 2000 (comum)

Wall

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Mais comum: Wall
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Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbæriə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbæriər/"]/🇬🇧 //fɛnsɪz//🇺🇸 //fɛnsɪz//🇬🇧 /["/wɔːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɔːl/"]/
SignificadoAlgo que impede ou dificulta o movimento.A thing that stops movement or makes it difficult.Barreiras de madeira ou metal para delimitar uma área.Barriers made of wood or metal to enclose an area.A tall, solid structure that divides spaces or supports a building.
ExemploThe wall acted as a barrier against the strong winds.The children played safely inside the fences of the schoolyard.He painted a mural on the wall.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2-A1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesphysical, crash, crush, build, erect, install, at a/​the barrier, behind a/​the barrier, through a/​the barrier, effective, formidable, major, build, create, erect, barrier against, barrier between, barrier to, impassable, impenetrable, natural, form, barrier betweenbuild a fence, wooden fences, high fences, fences around, chain-link fenceshigh, low, long, build, erect, put up, stand, collapse, fall, clock, light, plug, against a/​the wall, behind a/​the wall, on a/​the wall, high, low, long, build, erect, put up, stand, collapse, fall, clock, light, plug, against a/​the wall, behind a/​the wall, on a/​the wall
Antônimosopenness, accessibility, obstacle removalopenness, access, freedomopen, gap, space
Erros comunsConfused with 'barricade', which is typically more temporary., Using 'barrier' incorrectly as a verb; it's a noun., Using 'barrier' in overly casual settings where simpler words would do.Confused with 'fence' in singular form., Using 'fences' as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up with 'fencing' which refers to a sport.Confused with 'fence' — a fence is usually outside while a wall is typically inside or part of a structure., Using 'wall' to describe a screen or divider when 'partition' may be more appropriate.
Notas de usoUse 'barreira' ao falar sobre obstáculos físicos ou metafóricos, como desafios na vida. É adequado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos, mas menos comum em conversas casuais.Use 'barrier' when talking about physical obstacles or metaphorical ones, like challenges in life. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts, but less common in casual conversations.Usado na linguagem do dia a dia para descrever barreiras; pode ser literal ou metafórico. Menos comum na escrita formal.Used in everyday language to describe barriers; can be literal or metaphorical. Less common in formal writing.Used to refer to physical structures in buildings, fences, etc. Not typically used in emotional contexts, but can be in phrases like 'wall up emotions'.

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Perguntas frequentes: Barrier vs Fences vs Wall

Qual é a diferença entre Barrier, Fences e Wall?

Barrier: A thing that stops movement or makes it difficult. Fences: Barriers made of wood or metal to enclose an area. Wall: A tall, solid structure that divides spaces or supports a building.

Qual é mais comum: Barrier, Fences e Wall?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Barrier, Fences e Wall?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Barrier: The wall acted as a barrier against the strong winds. Fences: The children played safely inside the fences of the schoolyard. Wall: He painted a mural on the wall.

Posso usar Barrier, Fences e Wall de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Barrier, Fences e Wall 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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