Bulky vs Large vs Massive

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

Bulky

Top 3000 (comum)B1adjective

Large

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective

Massive

Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective
Mais comum: Large
 BulkyLargeMassive
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈbʌl.ki//🇺🇸 //ˈbʌl.ki//🇬🇧 /["/lɑːdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɑːrdʒ/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈmæsɪv//🇺🇸 //ˈmæsɪv//
SignificadoLarge and heavy in size.big in size or amountVery large in size or amount.
ExemploThe bulky package was too heavy for me to lift by myself.The elephant is a large animal that can weigh up to several tons.The massive building towered over the city skyline.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1B2
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbulky items, bulky clothing, bulky furniturebe, appear, feel, extremely, fairly, very, be, appear, feel, extremely, fairly, verymassive increase, massive success, massive undertaking
Antônimosslim, compact, lightweightsmall, tiny, littletiny, small, insignificant
Erros comunsConfused with 'bulky' vs 'bulkily'., Using 'bulky' to describe weight when size is the issue., Mixing up 'bulky' with 'big' without considering context.Confused with 'big' — they have similar meanings but 'large' is often used in specific contexts., Using 'larger' vs 'more large' incorrectly., Mixing up size descriptors — sometimes learners use 'large' when 'huge' is more appropriate.Confusing 'massive' with 'heavy', which refers to weight, not size., Using 'massive' to describe small things., Omitting the context; it’s more effective when specifying what is massive.
Notas de usoUse 'bulky' to describe things that are difficult to carry or store because of their size. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.Use 'large' to describe physical size or quantity. It is suitable for most situations but can sound less formal than 'vast' or 'immense'. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.Use 'massive' in both spoken and written contexts to emphasize size or significance. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.

Perguntas frequentes: Bulky vs Large vs Massive

Qual é a diferença entre Bulky, Large e Massive?

Bulky: Large and heavy in size. Large: big in size or amount Massive: Very large in size or amount.

Qual é mais comum: Bulky, Large e Massive?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Bulky, Large e Massive?

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

Bulky, Large e Massive estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Bulky: B1, Large: A1, Massive: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Bulky, Large e Massive?

Bulky: adjective, Large: adjective, Massive: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bulky: The bulky package was too heavy for me to lift by myself. Large: The elephant is a large animal that can weigh up to several tons. Massive: The massive building towered over the city skyline.

Posso usar Bulky, Large e Massive de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bulky, Large e Massive 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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