Cool MateCertain vs Confident vs Convinced vs Positive vs Sure about that
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Certain
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective
Confident
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective
Convinced
Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective
Positive
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective
Sure about that
Top 3000 (comum)
| Certain | Confident | Convinced | Positive | Sure about that | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɜːtn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɜːrtn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt//🇺🇸 //ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt// | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɒzətɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɑːzətɪv/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ʃʊə əˈbaʊt ðæt//🇺🇸 //ʃʊr əˈbaʊt ðæt// |
| Significado | com certeza, sem dúvidasure, without any doubt | Sentir-se seguro sobre si mesmo e suas habilidades.Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities. | Acreditar firmemente que algo é verdadeiro ou correto.To believe strongly that something is true or correct. | Ter uma atitude boa ou um sentimento bom sobre algo.Having a good attitude or a good feeling about something. | Confiante em algo ou sem dúvidas.Confident in something or having no doubt. |
| Exemplo | I am certain that I locked the door before leaving. | She was confident during her presentation. | She was convinced that she could win the competition. | She has a positive attitude that inspires everyone around her. | I am sure about that decision we made last week. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 3000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B1 | B2 | A1 | - |
| Classe gramatical | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | |
| Colocações | be, feel, look, very, absolutely, quite, about, of, can’t say for certain, not know for certain, be, feel, look, very, absolutely, quite, about, of, can’t say for certain, not know for certain | confident attitude, confident speaker, confident approach, confident smile | appear, be, feel, absolutely, completely, fully, of | appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, be, prove, test, strongly, weakly, for, be, seem, sound, absolutely, quite, fairly, about, of | sure about something, not sure about that, be sure about it |
| Antônimos | uncertain, doubtful, indefinite | insecure, doubtful, unsure | unconvinced, doubtful, skeptical | negative, pessimistic | - |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'sure' in different contexts., Using 'certain' without clarifying what is certain about., Incorrectly using 'certain' to describe someone as a person (should be used for objects or ideas). | Confusing with 'confidence' which is the noun form., Using 'confident' to describe objects instead of people., Confusing 'confident' with 'arrogant', which has a negative connotation. | Using 'convince' instead of 'convinced' as an adjective., Confusing 'convinced' with 'persuaded' when only one person believes., Omitting the object when using 'convinced'. | Confused with 'positive' vs 'negative'., Using 'positively' in place of 'positive' incorrectly., Mispronouncing 'positive' without the correct emphasis. | Using with a negative without proper context., Confusing with 'sure of' which can imply a different nuance., Incorrect intonation may change the meaning. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'certo' quando quiser expressar confiança em algo. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita em inglês, mas evite em contextos muito formais onde 'específico' ou 'determinado' podem ser melhores.Use 'certain' when you want to express confidence in something. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid it in very formal contexts where 'specific' or 'determined' may be better. | Use 'confiante' para descrever alguém que acredita em suas habilidades. Geralmente apropriado em contextos formais e informais.Use 'confident' to describe someone who believes in their skills. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. | Use 'convinced' tanto em contextos formais quanto informais. Geralmente é seguido por 'that' ao expressar o que alguém acredita ('convinced that...'). Evite usar em contextos excessivamente casuais onde gírias são preferidas.Use 'convinced' in both formal and informal contexts. It's often followed by 'that' when expressing what someone believes ('convinced that...'). Avoid using in overly casual contexts where slang is preferred. | Use 'positivo' para descrever sentimentos, pensamentos ou resultados. É apropriado na maioria dos contextos, mas evite em discussões muito técnicas onde a precisão é fundamental.Use 'positive' to describe feelings, thoughts, or results. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very technical discussions where precision is key. | Use em conversas para expressar confiança ou segurança. É apropriado em ambientes formais e informais. Evite usar quando estiver incerto.Use in conversations to express confidence or assurance. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Avoid using it when unsure. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Certain vs Confident vs Convinced vs Positive vs Sure about that
Qual é a diferença entre Certain, Confident, Convinced, Positive e Sure about that?
Certain: sure, without any doubt Confident: Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities. Convinced: To believe strongly that something is true or correct. Positive: Having a good attitude or a good feeling about something. Sure about that: Confident in something or having no doubt.
Qual é mais avançada: Certain, Confident, Convinced, Positive e Sure about that?
Convinced é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Certain: I am certain that I locked the door before leaving. Confident: She was confident during her presentation. Convinced: She was convinced that she could win the competition. Positive: She has a positive attitude that inspires everyone around her. Sure about that: I am sure about that decision we made last week.
Posso usar Certain, Confident, Convinced, Positive e Sure about that de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Certain, Confident, Convinced, Positive e Sure about that 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.