Brush vs Clean vs Paint vs Smooth vs Sweep

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

Brush

Top 2000 (comum) A2 verb

Clean

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adjective

Paint

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

Smooth

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 adjective

Sweep

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

	Brush	Clean	Paint	Smooth	Sweep
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/brʌʃ/","/ˈbrʌʃɪz/","/brʌʃt/","/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/brʌʃ/","/ˈbrʌʃɪz/","/brʌʃt/","/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kliːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kliːn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/peɪnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/peɪnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/smuːð/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/smuːð/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/swiːp/","/swiːps/","/swept/","/ˈswiːpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/swiːp/","/swiːps/","/swept/","/ˈswiːpɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Limpar ou alisar algo usando uma ferramenta com muitos pelos ou cerdas duras. To clean or make something smooth using a tool with many stiff hair or bristles.	Tornar algo livre de sujeira ou bagunça. To make something free from dirt or mess.	Um líquido colorido usado para criar arte ou cobrir superfícies. A color liquid used to create art or cover surfaces.	Ter uma superfície uniforme e plana, não áspera. Having a surface that is even and flat, not rough.	Limpar o chão com uma vassoura. To clean a floor using a broom.
Exemplo	I need to brush my teeth before going to bed.	I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized.	I need to buy some paint to finish my art project.	The road was smooth, making the drive very enjoyable.	I need to sweep the floor before our guests arrive.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	A1	A1	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	adjective	noun	adjective	verb
Colocações	carefully, quickly, slowly, at, brush something clean, carefully, quickly, slowly, at, brush something clean, gently, lightly, softly, against, by, past	be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean	thick, thin, fresh, blob, speck, splash, apply, put on, spray, dry, chip, flake, colour/​color, finish, brush, thick, thin, fresh, blob, speck, splash, apply, put on, spray, dry, chip, flake, colour/​color, finish, brush	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very	sweep the floor, sweep away, sweep up, sweep under the rug
Antônimos	ignore, neglect, mess up	dirty, messy, unclean	erase, remove	rough, bumpy, uneven	dirty, scatter
Erros comuns	Using 'brush' as a noun instead of a verb, or vice versa., Confused with 'bush' in pronunciation., Incorrectly using 'brush' without an object (e.g., 'I will brush' instead of 'I will brush my hair').	Confusing 'clean' with 'clear' when referring to visibility., Using 'cleans' as a noun instead of the verb form., Mixing up 'cleaning' as a noun and a verb.	Confused with 'painter' referring to a person instead of the substance., Using 'paint' as a noun without context, e.g., 'I like to paint.' is vague., Overusing the term in non-artistic contexts, like saying 'I will paint my homework.'	Confused with 'smoothing'; remember 'smooth' describes the quality, while 'smoothing' refers to the action., Overusing in contexts that require more specific adjectives, like 'sleek' for design., Using as a verb incorrectly; 'smooth' is primarily an adjective.	Using 'sweep' when referring to vacuuming; instead, say 'vacuum'., Confusing the noun 'sweep' with the verb; remember, 'sweep' is an action.
Notas de uso	Use 'brush' em situações do dia a dia, como escovar os dentes ou pintar. Em contextos formais, especifique o tipo de pincel usado. Evite usá-lo para implicar algo não literal, a menos que em um contexto criativo. Use 'brush' in everyday situations, like cleaning teeth or painting. In formal contexts, specify the type of brush used. Avoid using it to imply anything non-literal unless in a creative context.	Usado em conversas do dia a dia, 'limpo' pode se referir à limpeza física, bem como a contextos metafóricos (por exemplo, um histórico limpo). Evite usar em escrita muito formal. Used in everyday conversations, 'clean' can refer to physical cleanliness as well as metaphorical contexts (e.g., a clean record). Avoid using in very formal writing.	Use 'tinta' ao se referir à aplicação de cor em superfícies ou à criação de obras de arte. Evite usar em contextos excessivamente técnicos ou ao discutir tipos específicos de tinta, a menos que especificado. Use 'paint' when referring to applying color to surfaces or creating artwork. Avoid using in overly technical contexts or when discussing specific types of paint, unless specified.	Use 'liso' ou 'suave' para descrever texturas, movimentos ou transições. É aceitável tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas pode não ser apropriado em contextos mais técnicos. Por exemplo, você diria 'pele lisa' ou 'operação suave', mas talvez evitasse em discussões científicas que exigem linguagem precisa. Use 'smooth' to describe textures, movements, or transitions. It's acceptable in both spoken and written English, but may not be appropriate in more technical settings. For example, you would say 'smooth skin' or 'smooth operation,' but might avoid it in scientific discussions that require precise language.	Usado em contextos casuais e formais. Adequado para discussões sobre limpeza ou para expressar uma ação rápida. Evite usar em escrita muito formal sobre tópicos não relacionados à limpeza. Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate for cleaning discussions or expressing a quick action. Avoid using in highly formal writing about topics unrelated to cleaning.

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I make sure he combs his hair and brushes his teeth every day.

Brush

He's clean.

So pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the fuckin' car.

We've been happy to let Batman clean up our streets for us until now.

He's clean.

So pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the fuckin' car.

Clean

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

As soon as it was cold enough, he'd find a nice, smooth patch of ice.

Smooth

Perguntas frequentes: Brush vs Clean vs Paint vs Smooth vs Sweep

Qual é a diferença entre Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep?

Brush: To clean or make something smooth using a tool with many stiff hair or bristles. Clean: To make something free from dirt or mess. Paint: A color liquid used to create art or cover surfaces. Smooth: Having a surface that is even and flat, not rough. Sweep: To clean a floor using a broom.

Qual é mais avançada: Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep?

Sweep é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Brush: A2, Clean: A1, Paint: A1, Smooth: B1, Sweep: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep?

Brush: verb, Clean: adjective, Paint: noun, Smooth: adjective, Sweep: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Brush: I need to brush my teeth before going to bed. Clean: I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized. Paint: I need to buy some paint to finish my art project. Smooth: The road was smooth, making the drive very enjoyable. Sweep: I need to sweep the floor before our guests arrive.

Posso usar Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Brush, Clean, Paint, Smooth e Sweep 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.