Chance vs Fortune

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

Chance

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Fortune

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 ChanceFortune
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃɑːns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃæns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɔːrtʃən/"]/
SignificadoA possibility of something happening.A lot of money or good luck.
ExemploShe took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesexcellent, good, high, give somebody, be in with, have, by any chance, chance of, chance for, fat chance, have every chance, no chance!, equal, fair, good, element, get, have, deserve, arise, come, come your way, chance at, given the chance, half a chance, let a chance slip, take, chance on, chance with, mere, pure, sheer, leave something to, by chance, due to chance, through chance, a game of chance, take your chancesconsiderable, enormous, great, accumulate, acquire, amass, hunter, fortune from, fortune in, fortune on, fame and fortune, heir to a fortune, heiress to a fortune, good, bad, ill, piece, stroke, have, bring (somebody), be on somebody’s side, favour/​favor somebody, smile on somebody, as good fortune would have it, a change in fortune, a change of fortune, declining, flagging, changing, boost, improve, revive, change, fluctuate, improve, a reversal of fortune, a reversal of fortunes, read, tell, teller, telling
Antônimoscertainty, inevitabilitypoverty, misfortune
Erros comunsConfused with 'change' in spoken English., Using 'chance' as a verb incorrectly., Saying 'a chance to do' when it should be 'chance of doing'.Confused with 'fortuitous' — relates to chance, not wealth., Placing 'a' before 'fortune' when referencing large amounts, e.g., 'a fortune' not 'fortune'.
Notas de usoUse 'chance' when discussing the likelihood of an event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal documents. It can often be replaced with 'opportunity' when talking about the possibility for success.Used in contexts related to wealth or luck. Not typically used in formal business conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Chance vs Fortune

Qual é a diferença entre Chance e Fortune?

Chance: A possibility of something happening. Fortune: A lot of money or good luck.

Qual é mais avançada: Chance e Fortune?

Fortune é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Chance e Fortune estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Chance: A2, Fortune: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Chance e Fortune?

Chance: noun, Fortune: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Chance: She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts. Fortune: She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery.

Posso usar Chance e Fortune de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Chance e Fortune 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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