Cable vs Link

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

Cable

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun

Link

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 CableLink
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɪŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪŋk/"]/
SignificadoA strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals.A connection between things.
ExemploI need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger.Please click on the link to visit the website.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeselectric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channelclose, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, close, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, audio, video, radio, have, establish, lose, via a/​the link, link to, link via, embedded, hypertext, Internet, have, add, build, lead to something, point to something, work, link to
Antônimosdisconnect, detachdisconnect, detach, divide
Erros comunsConfusing 'cable' with 'wire' — 'wire' is more general., Using 'cable' as a verb incorrectly in sentences., Assuming all cables are the same, not recognizing different types.Confused with 'link' as a noun and verb, forgetting to use the right form., Using 'link' when a stronger word like 'connect' is needed in formal writing., Overusing 'link' instead of 'connection' in context.
Notas de usoUse 'cable' to refer to physical connections for electricity or data. Avoid using it in very formal contexts or when talking about wireless connections.Use 'link' in both formal and informal situations. In academic writing, it often refers to ideas or arguments connected logically. Avoid it in contexts requiring very precise language.

Perguntas frequentes: Cable vs Link

Qual é a diferença entre Cable e Link?

Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Link: A connection between things.

Cable e Link estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Cable: B2, Link: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Cable e Link de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cable e Link 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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