Blizzard vs Storm

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

Blizzard

Top 5000 (bastante comum)

Storm

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Storm
 BlizzardStorm
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈblɪz.əd//🇺🇸 //ˈblɪz.ɚd//🇬🇧 /["/stɔːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/stɔːrm/"]/
SignificadoA very strong snowstorm with strong winds.A strong wind and heavy rain.
ExemploThe blizzard caused many roads to be closed due to low visibility.The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 5000 (bastante comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR-A2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõessevere blizzard, blizzard warning, winter blizzardbad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, bad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, approaching, coming, gathering, arouse, cause, create, blow up, break, erupt, amid a/​the storm, storm between, storm of
Antônimos-calm, peace
Erros comunsConfused with 'storm' as blizzard refers specifically to snowstorms., Incorrectly used to describe rain or mild weather events.Confuse with 'stormy' when describing a general state of weather., Omit the article 'a' in phrases like 'I saw storm.'
Notas de usoUsed in casual and formal contexts. Often associated with heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions.Used to describe severe weather events. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in light, humorous conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Blizzard vs Storm

Qual é a diferença entre Blizzard e Storm?

Blizzard: A very strong snowstorm with strong winds. Storm: A strong wind and heavy rain.

Qual é mais comum: Blizzard e Storm?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Blizzard: The blizzard caused many roads to be closed due to low visibility. Storm: The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast.

Posso usar Blizzard e Storm de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Blizzard e Storm 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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