Behavior vs Performance

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

Behavior

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1

Performance

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 BehaviorPerformance
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //bɪˈheɪvjər//🇺🇸 //bɪˈheɪvjɚ//🇬🇧 /["/pəˈfɔːməns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈfɔːrməns/"]/
SignificadoThe way a person or animal acts.How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.
ExemploHer behavior during the meeting was very professional.The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesacceptable behavior, strange behavior, modifying behavior, social behavior, behavior patternlive, public, evening, give, put on, stage, feature somebody/​something, art, poetry, artist, in performance, brilliant, convincing, dazzling, deliver, give, produce, benchmark, indicator, level, performance as, performance from, performance on, a level of performance, a measure of performance, a standard of performance, high, maximum, optimal, affect, influence, assess, boost
Antônimosmisconduct, bad behaviorfailure, inactivity
Erros comunsConfused with 'behaviour' (British spelling), Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Mixing up with 'conduct' or 'deportment' without clear contextConfused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect., Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts.
Notas de usoUsed to describe actions or conduct, often in psychological or social contexts. Avoid in very informal speech.Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Behavior vs Performance

Qual é a diferença entre Behavior e Performance?

Behavior: The way a person or animal acts. Performance: How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.

Behavior e Performance estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Behavior: B1, Performance: B1 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Behavior: Her behavior during the meeting was very professional. Performance: The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.

Posso usar Behavior e Performance de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Behavior e Performance 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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