Capacity vs Size vs Volume

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

Capacity

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Size

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Volume

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
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Pronúncia🇬🇧 //kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti//🇺🇸 //kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti//🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/
SignificadoO quanto algo pode aguentar ou fazer.How much something can hold or do.o quão grande ou pequeno algo éhow big or small something isA quantidade de espaço que uma substância ou objeto ocupa, ou o quão alto algo é.The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
ExemploThe capacity of the stadium is 50,000 people.The size of the shirt was too small for me.The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõesfull capacity, seating capacity, at capacity, capacity limitsconsiderable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/​your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matterstotal, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes
Antônimosinability, incapacitysmall, tiny, minutesilence, quiet, smallness
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 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective., Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities., Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.
Notas de usoUsado tanto em contextos formais quanto informais. Comum em discussões sobre limites ou habilidades. Não é tipicamente usado em conversas casuais, a menos que se refira a espaço ou limites.Used 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.Usado em contextos formais e informais. 'Tamanho' é adequado para descrições de objetos, roupas e medidas, mas é menos apropriado para conceitos abstratos sem dimensões claras.Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.Use 'volume' tanto para espaço físico quanto para níveis de som. É neutro e apropriado na maioria dos contextos, desde conversas casuais até discussões formais. Evite usá-lo para conceitos abstratos como 'volume de trabalho'.Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

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Perguntas frequentes: Capacity vs Size vs Volume

Qual é a diferença entre Capacity, Size e Volume?

Capacity: How much something can hold or do. Size: how big or small something is Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Capacity, Size e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Capacity: B2, Size: A2, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Capacity, Size e Volume?

Capacity: noun, Size: noun, Volume: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Capacity: The capacity of the stadium is 50,000 people. Size: The size of the shirt was too small for me. Volume: The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.

Posso usar Capacity, Size e Volume de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Capacity, Size e Volume 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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