Choice vs Option

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

Choice

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Option

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 ChoiceOption
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːpʃn/"]/
SignificadoThe act of picking one option from a group.A choice or possibility.
ExemploYou have to make a choice between the blue dress and the red one.You have the option to choose your own adventure in the story.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescareful, good, informed, make, be faced with, face, by choice, from choice, out of choice, clear, free, first, have, exercise, give somebody, choice about, choice as to, choice between, freedom of choice, have little choice but to do something, have no choice but to do something, excellent, good, happy, regret, defend, justify, choice as, choice for, choice of, good, wide, limited, have, offer, limit, be available (to somebody), be open to somebody, choice of, be spoilt for choiceavailable, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open, available, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open, first, share, stock, have, exercise, take, option on, available, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open
Antônimosobligation, restrictionobligation, constraint
Erros comunsUsing 'choice' incorrectly as a verb. It's a noun., Confusing 'choice' with 'option'; they are related but not identical., Saying 'make a choice' instead of 'make choices' when multiple options are available.Confused with 'choice' — 'option' suggests multiple possibilities, while 'choice' may imply a selection., Misusing in singular — 'options' is often more appropriate when discussing more than one., Using as a verb — 'option' is a noun, not a verb.
Notas de usoUsed in various contexts where options are available. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid in highly technical discussions about options.Use 'option' when talking about available choices. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings but less common in very informal speech. Avoid using it when there are no choices to make.

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Perguntas frequentes: Choice vs Option

Qual é a diferença entre Choice e Option?

Choice: The act of picking one option from a group. Option: A choice or possibility.

Choice e Option estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Choice: A2, Option: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Choice e Option?

Choice: noun, Option: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Choice: You have to make a choice between the blue dress and the red one. Option: You have the option to choose your own adventure in the story.

Posso usar Choice e Option de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Choice e Option 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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