Chance vs Risk

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

Chance

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Risk

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 ChanceRisk
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃɑːns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃæns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/
SignificadoA possibility of something happening.the chance of something bad happening
ExemploShe took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1
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 chancesbig, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk
Antônimoscertainty, inevitabilitysafety, certainty
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'.Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.
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.Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.

Perguntas frequentes: Chance vs Risk

Qual é a diferença entre Chance e Risk?

Chance: A possibility of something happening. Risk: the chance of something bad happening

Chance e Risk estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Chance: A2, Risk: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Chance e Risk de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Chance e Risk 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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