Bullshit vs Crap vs Nonsense vs Rubbish

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

Bullshit

InformalTop 2000 (comum)

Crap

GíriaTop 2000 (comum)

Nonsense

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Rubbish

InformalTop 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais formal: Nonsense
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Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈbʊlʃɪt//🇺🇸 //ˈbʊlʃɪt//🇬🇧 //kræp//🇺🇸 //kræp//🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɒnsns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɑːnsens//ˈnɑːnsns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/
SignificadoBobagem ou algo que não é verdade.Nonsense or something untrue.coisa ruim ou sem valorbad or worthless stuffPalavras ou ideias que não fazem sentido.Words or ideas that don't make sense.Algo que não tem valor ou é de má qualidade.Something that is worthless or of poor quality.
ExemploI can't believe you fell for that bullshit.This movie is total crap.The statement he made was complete nonsense and had no basis in reality.He threw the rubbish in the bin.
RegistroInformalGíriaNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR--C1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescall bullshit, talk bullshit, feed bullshittotal crap, talk crap, load of crap, crap out, think it's crapabsolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of something, absolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of something, absolute, arrant, complete, spout, talk, put up with, nonsense about, a load of nonsense, a lot of nonsense, make a nonsense of somethingdomestic, household, garden, bag, pile, tons, put out, collect, remove, decay, rot, bag, bin, skip, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!
Antônimostruth, facttreasure, delight, goodnesssense, reason, logictreasure, valuable, quality
Erros comunsUsing it in formal writing or speech., Confusing with 'bull' or 'shit' as separate terms.Confused with 'crap' vs 'crap out' meaning to fail or stop working., Misused as a formal term; it's very informal., Often used too frequently; should be used sparingly in speech.'Nonsensical' is sometimes confused with 'nonessential' (they mean different things)., Some learners forget to use 'nonsense' as a noun (e.g., saying 'that's nonsense' instead of 'that is nonsensical')., Confusing 'nonsense' with 'gibberish' (which refers to incomprehensible speech).Using 'rubbish' in a formal context., Confusing 'rubbish' with 'trash', thinking they are interchangeable in all dialects., Using 'rubbish' only to refer to physical waste, rather than ideas or opinions.
Notas de usoUsado principalmente em conversas casuais. Evite em ambientes formais ou perto de pessoas que possam achar ofensivo.Used primarily in casual speech. Avoid in formal settings or around people who might find it offensive.Usado informalmente para expressar desapontamento ou para descrever algo de má qualidade. Evite em ambientes formais ou profissionais.Used informally to express disappointment or to describe poor quality. Avoid in formal or professional settings.Use 'bobagem' para descrever algo bobo ou ilógico. É adequado tanto para contextos casuais quanto sérios, mas pode soar duro se você estiver falando diretamente da opinião de alguém.Use 'nonsense' to describe something silly or illogical. It's suitable for both casual and serious contexts, but can sound harsh if addressing someone's opinion directly.Use 'rubbish' (ou sua tradução) em conversas do dia a dia para expressar desgosto por algo. Pode soar informal ou depreciativo, então talvez não seja adequado para situações formais.Use 'rubbish' in everyday conversation when expressing dislike for something. It can sound casual or dismissive, so it may not be suitable for formal situations.

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Perguntas frequentes: Bullshit vs Crap vs Nonsense vs Rubbish

Qual é a diferença entre Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense e Rubbish?

Bullshit: Nonsense or something untrue. Crap: bad or worthless stuff Nonsense: Words or ideas that don't make sense. Rubbish: Something that is worthless or of poor quality.

Qual é mais formal: Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense e Rubbish?

Nonsense é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense e Rubbish?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Bullshit: I can't believe you fell for that bullshit. Crap: This movie is total crap. Nonsense: The statement he made was complete nonsense and had no basis in reality. Rubbish: He threw the rubbish in the bin.

Posso usar Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense e Rubbish de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Bullshit, Crap, Nonsense e Rubbish 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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