Berserk vs Crazy vs Insane vs Mad

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

Berserk

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Crazy

InformalTop 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Insane

InformalTop 1000 (muito comum)

Mad

InformalTop 2000 (comum)B1adjective
Mais formal: Berserk
 BerserkCrazyInsaneMad
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //bɜːˈzɜːk//🇺🇸 //bɜrˈzɜrk//🇬🇧 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇬🇧 //ɪnˈseɪn//🇺🇸 //ɪnˈseɪn//🇬🇧 /["/mæd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæd/"]/
SignificadoMuito bravo ou fora de controle.Very angry or out of control.Muito estranho ou incomum; não normal.Very strange or unusual; not normal.really crazy or not normalzangado ou chateadoangry or upset
ExemploAfter hearing the news, he went completely berserk.She has a crazy idea about how to solve the problem.The stunts in that movie were absolutely insane!I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking.
RegistroNeutroInformalInformalInformal
Quão comumAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-A2-B1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesgo berserk, berserk with anger, behave berserkbe, seem, sound, really, absolutely, completely, with, be, go, drive somebody, absolutely, completely, at, be, seem, sound, really, absolutely, completely, withinsane amount, insane condition, insane ideabe, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, with
Antônimoscalm, sanecalm, sane, normalsane, reasonable, normalhappy, calm, pleased
Erros comunsConfused with 'berserk' as just a physical state without emotional context., Used as a noun instead of an adjective.'Crazy' should not be used to describe mental health issues as it's considered insensitive., Learners often confuse 'crazy' with 'wild' when they mean 'uncontrolled'., Sometimes used as a noun ('the crazy'), which is incorrect.Confused with 'insanity' — they have different grammatical uses, Using it to describe serious issues can be offensive, Overusing it for emphasis in formal writingUsing 'mad' in formal writing., Mixing up 'mad' with 'crazy'—they have different meanings., Saying 'mad of' instead of 'mad at'.
Notas de usoUsado para descrever alguém agindo de forma selvagem ou extrema. Geralmente informal, mas pode ser neutro em contextos literários.Used to describe someone behaving wildly or extremely. Typically informal, but can be neutral in literary contexts.Usado em contextos informais para descrever algo surpreendente, selvagem ou insano. Evite em textos formais ou ambientes profissionais.Used in informal contexts to describe something that is surprising, wild, or insane. Avoid in formal writings or professional settings.Used to describe something extreme or crazy. Often used in casual speech, but can be viewed negatively. Avoid in formal contexts.É comum usar em conversas informais para expressar raiva. Evite usar em situações formais, pois pode ser visto como infantil.It's commonly used in casual conversations to express anger. Avoid using it in formal situations, as it may be seen as childish.

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Perguntas frequentes: Berserk vs Crazy vs Insane vs Mad

Qual é a diferença entre Berserk, Crazy, Insane e Mad?

Berserk: Very angry or out of control. Crazy: Very strange or unusual; not normal. Insane: really crazy or not normal Mad: angry or upset

Qual é mais formal: Berserk, Crazy, Insane e Mad?

Berserk é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Berserk, Crazy, Insane e Mad?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Berserk: After hearing the news, he went completely berserk. Crazy: She has a crazy idea about how to solve the problem. Insane: The stunts in that movie were absolutely insane! Mad: I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking.

Posso usar Berserk, Crazy, Insane e Mad de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Berserk, Crazy, Insane e Mad 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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