Bulk vs Size

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

Bulk

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Size

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Size
 BulkSize
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/bʌlk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bʌlk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/
SignificadoA large amount or size of something.how big or small something is
ExemploThe store offers a discount when you buy in bulk.The size of the shirt was too small for me.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesgreat, large, overwhelming, buying, order, purchasing, in bulk, the bulk of, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shiftconsiderable, 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
Antônimossmall, minimal, littlesmall, tiny, minute
Erros comunsConfused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable)., Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts., Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate.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'.
Notas de usoUse '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 formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.

Perguntas frequentes: Bulk vs Size

Qual é a diferença entre Bulk e Size?

Bulk: A large amount or size of something. Size: how big or small something is

Qual é mais comum: Bulk e Size?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Bulk e Size?

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

Bulk e Size estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Bulk: C1, Size: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Bulk e Size?

Bulk: noun, Size: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bulk: The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk. Size: The size of the shirt was too small for me.

Posso usar Bulk e Size de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bulk e Size 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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