Breed vs Species

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

Breed

Top 2000 (comum)C1verb

Species

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Species
 BreedSpecies
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈspiːʃiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈspiːʃiːz/"]/
SignificadoA kind or type of animal, especially one that has been specially developed.A group of living things that can reproduce together.
ExemploFarmers often breed animals for specific traits, such as size or temperament.The tiger is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1B2
Classe gramaticalverbnoun
Colocaçõesin captivity, successfully, commercially, for, in captivity, successfully, commercially, forliving, extinct, common, be found, grow, live, species  of, a member of a species
Antônimosdestroy, killindividual, variety
Erros comunsConfused with 'breathe' in pronunciation., Using 'breed' in reference to people is often seen as inappropriate., Incorrect plural form; should use 'breeds' for multiple types.'Species' is both singular and plural, so don't say 'specieses'., Confusing 'species' with 'special' when talking about unique traits., Using 'specie' which is incorrect when referring to types of plants or animals.
Notas de usoUsed when talking about animals, particularly in agriculture or pet ownership. Avoid in casual conversation about people unless referring to heritage.Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. It’s appropriate for discussions about biology, animals, plants, and environmental topics. Avoid using colloquially or in informal settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Breed vs Species

Qual é a diferença entre Breed e Species?

Breed: A kind or type of animal, especially one that has been specially developed. Species: A group of living things that can reproduce together.

Qual é mais comum: Breed e Species?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Breed e Species?

Breed é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Breed e Species estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Breed: C1, Species: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Breed e Species?

Breed: verb, Species: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Breed: Farmers often breed animals for specific traits, such as size or temperament. Species: The tiger is an endangered species due to habitat loss.

Posso usar Breed e Species de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Breed e Species 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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