Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Prefer vs Select vs You can either use

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

Prefer

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Select

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

You can either use

Top 2000 (comum)

	Choose	Decide	Opt	Prefer	Select	You can either use
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɒpt// 🇺🇸 //ɑpt//	🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈfɜː(r)/","/prɪˈfɜːz/","/prɪˈfɜːd/","/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈfɜːr/","/prɪˈfɜːrz/","/prɪˈfɜːrd/","/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //juː kæn ˈaɪðər juːz// 🇺🇸 //ju kæn ˈiːðər juz//
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.	Gostar mais de uma coisa do que de outra To like one thing more than another	Escolher algo ou alguém de um grupo. To choose something or someone from a group.	You can choose one of two options.
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 prefer apples to oranges.	Please select the option that best fits your needs.	You can either use a pen or a pencil for the exam.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A1	C1	A1	B2	-
Classe gramatical	verb	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	greatly, much, overwhelmingly, would, tend to, appear to, over, to	carefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected	either use this, either use for, you can either, can either use, either use or
Antônimos	reject, discard	hesitate, waver, vacillate	reject, disregard	dislike, detest, abhor	reject, dismiss	-
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'.	Confusing 'prefer' with 'like' — 'prefer' is stronger and implies a choice., Using 'prefer' without 'to' when comparing two things., Incorrectly placing the objects in the sentence structure.	Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position., Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object., Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.	Omitting 'either' in sentences., Using 'or' without 'either' at the start., Confusing with 'neither' for negative options.
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 'preferir' para expressar uma escolha entre duas opções. É adequado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos, mas é menos comum em escrita muito formal. Use 'prefer' to express a choice between two options. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts but is less common in very formal writing.	Use 'select' ao falar sobre fazer uma escolha, especialmente em contextos formais ou ao se referir a escolhas em aplicativos ou processos. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito casuais onde palavras mais simples como 'pick' podem ser mais apropriadas. Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.	Use in contexts where two options are presented. Common in discussions, formal writing, and instructions.

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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.

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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

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If they decide that they want you,

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They must decide now how to end it.

Someday we might look back on this and decide that

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If they decide that they want you,

Decide

How I Met Your Mother › S1 E1

I'd prefer "eccentric."

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I prefer the word "treatable."

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I'd prefer "eccentric."

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I prefer the word "treatable."

Prefer

Perguntas frequentes: Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Prefer vs Select vs You can either use

Qual é a diferença entre Choose, Decide, Opt, Prefer, Select e You can either use?

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. Prefer: To like one thing more than another Select: To choose something or someone from a group. You can either use: You can choose one of two options.

Qual é mais avançada: Choose, Decide, Opt, Prefer, Select e You can either use?

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

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. Prefer: I prefer apples to oranges. Select: Please select the option that best fits your needs. You can either use: You can either use a pen or a pencil for the exam.

Posso usar Choose, Decide, Opt, Prefer, Select e You can either use de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Choose, Decide, Opt, Prefer, Select e You can either use 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.