Buddy vs Companion vs Mate

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

Buddy

InformalTop 2000 (comum)C1noun

Companion

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Mate

InformalTop 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais formal: Companion
 BuddyCompanionMate
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbʌdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbʌdi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpænjən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpænjən/"]/🇬🇧 /["/meɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/meɪt/"]/
SignificadoA friend or someone you like spending time with.A friend or someone you spend time with.A friend or companion.
Exemploan old college buddy of mineShe brought her trusty companion on the hiking trip to explore the mountains together.He's my best mate from university.
RegistroInformalNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1C1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõesbuddy system, best buddy, buddy upagreeable, boon, charming, animal, companion for, companion to, agreeable, boon, charming, animal, companion for, companion tobest, good, have, potential, prospective, ideal, attract, find, choose
Antônimosenemy, rivalenemy, rival, lonerenemy, rival
Erros comunsUsing 'buddy' when referring to someone older or in a position of authority., Confusing 'buddy' with 'pal' or 'mate' in different English-speaking regions., Overusing 'buddy' in formal emails or communications.Using 'companion' to refer to a business associate instead of a personal friend., Confusing 'companion' with 'partner' in all contexts., Using 'companions' inappropriately in singular contexts.Confused with 'mate' as a verb – remember it's mostly a noun., Overusing it in formal situations., Misunderstanding its regional use; not common in all English-speaking countries.
Notas de usoCommonly used among friends. Not suitable for formal settings or when addressing someone in a professional context.Commonly used for pets, friends, or people who accompany you. Not often used in a formal context. Avoid using it to refer to someone you don't have a close relationship with.Used mainly in casual conversations, especially in British English or Australian English. It may be less appropriate in formal settings. Avoid using with strangers in professional contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Buddy vs Companion vs Mate

Qual é a diferença entre Buddy, Companion e Mate?

Buddy: A friend or someone you like spending time with. Companion: A friend or someone you spend time with. Mate: A friend or companion.

Qual é mais formal: Buddy, Companion e Mate?

Companion é a mais formal entre elas.

Buddy, Companion e Mate estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Buddy: C1, Companion: C1, Mate: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Buddy, Companion e Mate?

Buddy: noun, Companion: noun, Mate: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Buddy: an old college buddy of mine Companion: She brought her trusty companion on the hiking trip to explore the mountains together. Mate: He's my best mate from university.

Posso usar Buddy, Companion e Mate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Buddy, Companion e Mate 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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