Bulk vs Mass vs Quantity vs Size vs Volume

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

Bulk

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

Mass

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Quantity

Top 2000 (comum) A2 noun

Size

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Volume

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

	Bulk	Mass	Quantity	Size	Volume
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/bʌlk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/bʌlk/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/mæs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/mæs/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈkwɒntɪti// 🇺🇸 //ˈkwɑːntɪti//	🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/
Significado	A large amount or size of something.	A large amount of something.	How much of something there is.	how big or small something is	The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
Exemplo	The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk.	The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.	I bought a large quantity of apples.	The size of the shirt was too small for me.	The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B2	A2	A2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Colocações	great, large, overwhelming, buying, order, purchasing, in bulk, the bulk of, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift	enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, atomic, molecular, body, measure, add, gain	large quantity, small quantity, limited quantity, significant quantity, exact quantity	considerable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/​your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matters	total, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes
Antônimos	small, minimal, little	few, scarcity, lack	quality	small, tiny, minute	silence, quiet, smallness
Erros comuns	Confused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable)., Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts., Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate.	'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun., Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property., Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed.	Confusing 'quantity' with 'quality'., Using 'quantity' where 'amount' is more appropriate (e.g., uncountable situations).	Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective., Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities., Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.	Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.
Notas de uso	Use 'bulk' when talking about large quantities, especially in business or shipping contexts. It can sound more formal than simply saying 'a lot'. Avoid using it in casual conversations about small, everyday items.	Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better.	Used in contexts relating to amounts, measurements, or counts. Common in both spoken and written English.	Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.	Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

Perguntas frequentes: Bulk vs Mass vs Quantity vs Size vs Volume

Qual é a diferença entre Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume?

Bulk: A large amount or size of something. Mass: A large amount of something. Quantity: How much of something there is. Size: how big or small something is Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Qual é mais avançada: Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume?

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

Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Bulk: C1, Mass: B2, Quantity: A2, Size: A2, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume?

Bulk: noun, Mass: noun, Quantity: noun, Size: noun, Volume: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bulk: The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk. Mass: The mass of the object was measured in kilograms. Quantity: I bought a large quantity of apples. Size: The size of the shirt was too small for me. Volume: The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.

Posso usar Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bulk, Mass, Quantity, Size e Volume 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.