Cite vs Mention vs Name vs Quote vs Reference

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

Cite

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Mention

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

Name

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 noun

Quote

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Reference

Top 2000 (comum) B1 noun

	Cite	Mention	Name	Quote	Reference
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/saɪt/","/saɪts/","/ˈsaɪtɪd/","/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/saɪt/","/saɪts/","/ˈsaɪtɪd/","/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmenʃn/","/ˈmenʃnz/","/ˈmenʃnd/","/ˈmenʃənɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmenʃn/","/ˈmenʃnz/","/ˈmenʃnd/","/ˈmenʃənɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/neɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/neɪm/"]/	🇬🇧 //kwəʊt// 🇺🇸 //kwoʊt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈrefrəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈrefrəns/"]/
Significado	Mencionar algo como prova ou apoio. To mention something as proof or support.	Falar sobre algo rapidamente. To talk about something briefly.	Uma palavra que mostra quem alguém é. A word that shows who someone is.	Repetir palavras de outra pessoa. To repeat someone else's words.	Uma menção ou fonte de informação. A mention or source of information.
Exemplo	In her essay, she wanted to cite several influential authors to support her argument.	Please mention your favorite books in the discussion.	My name is Sarah and I love to read.	She decided to **quote** the famous author in her essay.	The teacher provided a reference book to help us with our project.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	A2	A1	B1	B1
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	noun	verb	noun
Colocações	above, already, earlier, as, above, already, earlier, as	already, earlier, just, not bother to, fail to, forget to, as, in, in connection with, avoid mentioning somebody/​something, be worth mentioning something, mentioned above	Christian, first, given, have, bear, carry, appear, sound…, imply something, badge, tag, plate, by name, by the name of, in somebody/​something’s name, a change of name, give your name to something, a list of names, big, good, bad, have, become, make, name for, somebody’s name is mud, big, familiar, famous	quote a passage, quote someone, quote a source	extensive, brief, casual, contain, have, include, in a/​the reference, in reference to, with reference to, general, comprehensive, essential, book, guide, manual, copious, full, appropriate, quote, cite, give, number, in a/​the reference, reference to, a list of references, easy, quick, further, by reference to, for reference, without reference to, for somebody’s own reference, for somebody’s personal reference, for reference purposes, glowing, good, bad, ask for, need, give (somebody), reference from, a letter of reference, act as, be, contact, reference for, copious, full, appropriate, quote, cite, give, number, in a/​the reference, reference to, a list of references
Antônimos	ignore, disregard	ignore, overlook, disregard	unknown, anonymous	misquote, ignore	disregard, neglect
Erros comuns	Confused with 'site' (a place) or 'sight' (vision)., Omitting the source details after citing., Using it in informal contexts where reference isn't needed.	Using it without specifying the object, e.g., 'I mention' instead of 'I mention the topic.', Confusing 'mention' with 'tell' when it comes to conveying information., Using 'mention' in contexts where 'suggest' or 'advise' would be more appropriate.	Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts., Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'., Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.	Confusing 'quote' with 'quotation' (the noun form)., Using 'quote' without specifying the source., Incorrectly using 'quote' in passive voice.	'Reference' misunderstood as only meaning footnotes rather than general information source., 'Referencing' used incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb., Confused with 'refer' without understanding the difference.
Notas de uso	Use 'citar' ao se referir a fontes em escrita acadêmica ou formal. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja discutindo referências específicas. É comum em contextos de pesquisa e jurídicos. Use 'cite' when referring to sources in academic or formal writing. Avoid it in casual conversation unless discussing specific references. It's common in research and legal contexts.	Usado em contextos falados e escritos. Pode ser usado formal ou informalmente. Cuidado para não confundir com 'discutir', que implica uma conversa mais aprofundada. Used in both spoken and written contexts. It can be used formally or informally. Be careful not to confuse it with 'discuss' which implies a deeper conversation.	Use 'nome' ao falar sobre o título pessoal ou identidade de alguém. Evite usá-lo em documentos muito formais onde os títulos podem ser mais apropriados. Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.	Usado em contextos acadêmicos, literários e casuais. Evite em conversas informais, a menos que esteja se referindo a um ditado conhecido. Used in academic, literary, and casual contexts. Avoid in informal speech unless referencing a well-known saying.	Usado em contextos falados e escritos. Apropriado em discussões acadêmicas, profissionais e casuais. Evite em ambientes informais ao se referir a pessoas fora de um contexto específico. Used in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate in academic, professional, and casual discussions. Avoid in informal settings when referring to people outside of a specific context.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

I bet they don't mention his fireworks.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Oh, perhaps I should mention - Ididn't kill her.

Mention it. Don't insist.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

I bet they don't mention his fireworks.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Oh, perhaps I should mention - Ididn't kill her.

Mention

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Name?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

You have a name, an inheritance.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Just her name.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Name?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

You have a name, an inheritance.

Name

The Wire › S1 E1

That's the price that you were going to quote me?

Quote

Perguntas frequentes: Cite vs Mention vs Name vs Quote vs Reference

Qual é a diferença entre Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference?

Cite: To mention something as proof or support. Mention: To talk about something briefly. Name: A word that shows who someone is. Quote: To repeat someone else's words. Reference: A mention or source of information.

Qual é mais avançada: Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference?

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

Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Cite: B2, Mention: A2, Name: A1, Quote: B1, Reference: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference?

Cite: verb, Mention: verb, Name: noun, Quote: verb, Reference: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Cite: In her essay, she wanted to cite several influential authors to support her argument. Mention: Please mention your favorite books in the discussion. Name: My name is Sarah and I love to read. Quote: She decided to **quote** the famous author in her essay. Reference: The teacher provided a reference book to help us with our project.

Posso usar Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cite, Mention, Name, Quote e Reference 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.