Care vs Caution

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

Care

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Caution

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais comum: Care
 CareCaution
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/keə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ker/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/
Significadoto feel interest or concern about something or someoneBe careful.
ExemploShe shows great care for her pets.Caution is advised when driving in heavy rain.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesgood, great, proper, take, deliver, provide (somebody with), services, centre/​center, facility, in care, in somebody’s care, under the care of, care of somebody, in care of somebody, the quality of care, extreme, good, great, exercise, take, need, with care, without careconsiderable, extra, extreme, exercise, take, use, with caution, err on the side of caution, the need for caution, sound a note of caution, formal, get off with, receive, give somebody
Antônimosdisregard, neglect, ignorecarelessness, recklessness
Erros comunsConfusing with 'caring', which implies action rather than just feeling., Omitting 'about' when expressing concern (e.g., saying 'I care my family' instead of 'I care about my family').Confused with 'cause' — learners may use 'caution' incorrectly as a reason., Using 'caution' as a verb — 'caution' is primarily a noun., Incorrectly spelling 'caution' as 'cautiont'.
Notas de usoUse 'care' to express concern or affection. It's suitable in most contexts but may sound too emotional in very formal situations.Use 'caution' when advising someone to be careful. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound slightly formal in casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Care vs Caution

Qual é a diferença entre Care e Caution?

Care: to feel interest or concern about something or someone Caution: Be careful.

Qual é mais comum: Care e Caution?

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

Care e Caution estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Care: A2, Caution: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Care e Caution de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Care e Caution 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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