Capacity vs Role

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

Capacity

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Role

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Role
 CapacityRole
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti//🇺🇸 //kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti//🇬🇧 /["/rəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rəʊl/"]/
SignificadoHow much something can hold or do.A part someone plays in a situation or story.
ExemploThe capacity of the stadium is 50,000 people.He took on the role of team leader during the project.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfull capacity, seating capacity, at capacity, capacity limitslead, leading, starring, assume, perform, play, in the role (of), big, huge, large, have, occupy, perform, model, reversal, expectation, in a/​the role, role as, role at, big, huge, large, have, occupy, perform, model, reversal, expectation, in a/​the role, role as, role at
Antônimosinability, incapacityunimportance, insignificance
Erros comunsConfused with 'capability', which refers to ability rather than volume., Using 'capacity' for individual abilities when 'capability' is more appropriate., Mispronouncing the word with emphasis on the wrong syllable.Confusing 'role' with 'roll', the latter meaning to turn over or to have a cylindrical shape., Using 'role' without a specific context, e.g., 'What is your role?' is better than just 'What is role?', Omitting 'in' when discussing roles in activities, e.g., 'His role in the project.'
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about limits or ability. Not typically used in casual conversation unless referring to space or limits.Use 'role' when discussing duties in work or positions in stories. Be cautious not to confuse with 'roll' which is a different word. Appropriate in both formal and informal settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Capacity vs Role

Qual é a diferença entre Capacity e Role?

Capacity: How much something can hold or do. Role: A part someone plays in a situation or story.

Qual é mais comum: Capacity e Role?

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

Capacity e Role estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Capacity: B2, Role: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Capacity e Role de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Capacity e Role 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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