Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Pick

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

Choose

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Decide

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Opt

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Pick

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

	Choose	Decide	Opt	Pick
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɒpt// 🇺🇸 //ɑpt//	🇬🇧 /["/pɪk/","/pɪks/","/pɪkt/","/ˈpɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pɪk/","/pɪks/","/pɪkt/","/ˈpɪkɪŋ/"]/
Significado	pegar uma coisa de um grupo to pick one thing from a group	Escolher algo depois de pensar sobre isso. To choose something after thinking about it.	Escolher algo ou decidir fazer algo. To choose something or decide to do something.	To choose or select something.
Exemplo	You can choose any dessert from the menu.	I need to decide what to eat for dinner.	Many students opt for online classes instead of traditional ones.	I will pick an apple from the tree.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A1	C1	A2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	carefully, wisely, freely, be able to, be free to, can, between, from, pick and choose	eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided, eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided	opt for a choice, opt out of participation, opt into a program	at random, randomly, out, as, for, freshly picked
Antônimos	reject, discard	hesitate, waver, vacillate	reject, disregard	reject, discard, ignore
Erros comuns	Using 'chose' instead of 'choose' in present tense, 'Choosing' without an object, e.g., 'I choose.'	Using 'decide' without an object (e.g., 'I decide.' should be 'I decide to go.')., Confusing 'decide' with 'deciding' when discussing ongoing choices., Saying 'decide for' instead of 'decide on' for choices.	Confused with 'choose' - 'opt' is more formal., Misuse with 'to' - should be 'opt for' or 'opt out'., Forgets to specify the option after 'opt'.	'Pick' is often confused with 'choose', but 'pick' implies a more casual selection., Learners sometimes forget to include an object after 'pick'. For example, say 'pick a fruit', not just 'pick'., Overuse 'pick' when 'select' is more appropriate in formal writing.
Notas de uso	Use 'escolher' quando tiver várias opções. É apropriado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos. Evite usar 'escolher' para situações que exigem consentimento ou aprovação. Use 'choose' when you have multiple options. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using 'choose' for situations that require consent or approval.	Use 'decidir' em conversas do dia a dia quando estiver falando sobre escolhas. É neutro, então é adequado para qualquer contexto, mas não ideal para escrita muito formal. Use 'decide' in everyday conversation when you're talking about choices. It's neutral, so it's suitable for any context, but not ideal for very formal writing.	Use 'opt' ao discutir escolhas ou preferências. É mais formal que 'choose' e adequado para inglês escrito. Use 'opt' when discussing choices or preferences. It is more formal than 'choose' and suitable for written English.	Use 'pick' when choosing items, people, or options. It is generally neutral but can be informal in contexts like 'pick a movie'. Avoid using it in very formal situations.

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And Robert wiII choose a new Hand of the King,

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they're forcing you to choose between the piccolo and the oboe.

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I choose not to do it.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

And Robert wiII choose a new Hand of the King,

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they're forcing you to choose between the piccolo and the oboe.

Choose

Someday we might look back on this and decide that

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

If they decide that they want you,

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

They must decide now how to end it.

Someday we might look back on this and decide that

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

If they decide that they want you,

Decide

Perguntas frequentes: Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Pick

Qual é a diferença entre Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick?

Choose: to pick one thing from a group Decide: To choose something after thinking about it. Opt: To choose something or decide to do something. Pick: To choose or select something.

Qual é mais avançada: Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick?

Opt é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Choose: A1, Decide: A1, Opt: C1, Pick: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick?

Choose: verb, Decide: verb, Opt: verb, Pick: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Choose: You can choose any dessert from the menu. Decide: I need to decide what to eat for dinner. Opt: Many students opt for online classes instead of traditional ones. Pick: I will pick an apple from the tree.

Posso usar Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Choose, Decide, Opt e Pick 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.