Brigands vs Thieves

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

Brigands

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Thieves

Top 3000 (comum)

Mais formal: Brigands Mais comum: Thieves

	Brigands	Thieves
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ˈbrɪɡ.əndz// 🇺🇸 //ˈbrɪɡ.ənz//	🇬🇧 //θiːvz// 🇺🇸 //θivz//
Significado	People who steal or attack, especially in groups.	People who steal things.
Exemplo	The brigands ambushed the caravan as it traveled through the mountains.	The police arrested several thieves after a string of robberies in the neighborhood.
Registro	Formal	Neutro
Quão comum	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 3000 (comum)
Colocações	band of brigands, brigands in hiding, brigands attacked, brigands on the run	catch thieves, avoid thieves, thieves in the night
Antônimos	law-abiding citizens, protectors, defenders	honest people, law-abiding citizens
Erros comuns	Confused with 'bandits' - brigands often imply a larger, organized group., Using 'brigand' in singular form incorrectly; 'brigands' is more common in usage.	Confused with 'thief' for singular form., Using 'stealers' instead of 'thieves'.
Notas de uso	Typically used in historical or literary contexts. Casual conversations may prefer simpler terms like 'thieves' or 'robbers'.	Use 'thieves' in contexts involving crime or theft. Avoid using it lightly; it's a serious term.

Veja em clipes reais

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

but a thatched barn where brigands drink in the reek...

Brigands

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thieves.

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

So these thieves, did they say where they would be stealing it from?

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thieves.

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

So these thieves, did they say where they would be stealing it from?

Thieves

Perguntas frequentes: Brigands vs Thieves

Qual é a diferença entre Brigands e Thieves?

Brigands: People who steal or attack, especially in groups. Thieves: People who steal things.

Qual é mais formal: Brigands e Thieves?

Brigands é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Brigands e Thieves?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Brigands: The brigands ambushed the caravan as it traveled through the mountains. Thieves: The police arrested several thieves after a string of robberies in the neighborhood.

Posso usar Brigands e Thieves de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Brigands e Thieves 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.