Business vs Firm

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

Business

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Firm

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Business
 BusinessFirm
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɜːrm/"]/
SignificadoA atividade de fabricar ou vender produtos ou serviços.The activity of making or selling goods or services.Forte e estável, não mole ou fraco.Strong and steady, not soft or weak.
ExemploShe started her own business last year.The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesbig, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, brisk, good, bad, do, attract, drum up, boom, grow, pick up, large, medium-sized, small, have, own, manage, do well, flourish, succeed, assets, premises, failure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, private, important, pressing, get down to, deal with, discuss, any other business, mean business, whole, dirty, messy, big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasurebig, large, major, establish, found, launch, be based in something, expand, grow, in a/​the firm, within a/​the firm, a client of a firm, a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc., a partner in a firm
Antônimosleisure, idleness, unemploymentsoft, weak, loose
Erros comunsConfused with 'busy' — 'business' refers to work, while 'busy' means having a lot to do., Using 'business' as a verb — it is only a noun., Saying 'the business are' instead of 'the business is' — 'business' is a singular noun.Confused with 'firme', thinking it has a different meaning., Used 'firm' in place of 'secure' or 'stable' incorrectly., Assumed all 'firm' meanings are interchangeable.
Notas de usoUse 'negócios' em contextos gerais e formais ao discutir trabalho, comércio ou negócios. Geralmente não é usado em conversas casuais sobre assuntos pessoais.Use 'business' in general and formal contexts when discussing work, trade, or commerce. It is not typically used in casual conversations about personal matters.Use 'firme' para descrever algo que não é mole, como um colchão firme. Também pode significar forte e resoluto, como uma posição firme sobre um assunto. Evite usá-lo em contextos excessivamente casuais.Use 'firm' to describe something that is not soft, like a firm mattress. It can also mean strong and resolute, like a firm stance on an issue. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: Business vs Firm

Qual é a diferença entre Business e Firm?

Business: The activity of making or selling goods or services. Firm: Strong and steady, not soft or weak.

Qual é mais comum: Business e Firm?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Business e Firm?

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

Business e Firm estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Business: A1, Firm: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Business e Firm?

Business: noun, Firm: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Business: She started her own business last year. Firm: The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.

Posso usar Business e Firm de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Business e Firm 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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