Command vs Imperative vs Mandate vs Order
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Command
Imperative
Mandate
Order
| Command | Imperative | Mandate | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//🇺🇸 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈmændeɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmændeɪt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːdə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːrdər/"]/ |
| Significado | Uma ordem para fazer algo.An order to do something. | A command or instruction. | Dizer oficialmente a alguém que ele deve fazer algo.To officially tell someone they must do something. | A way things are arranged or a request for something.To ask for something to be brought to you or to arrange things in a specific way. |
| Exemplo | Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. | Please sit down is an example of an imperative. | It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate. | I would like to place an order for a pizza. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Formal | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | - | C1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun | noun | |
| Colocações | basic, simple, carry out, obey, disobey, at somebody’s command, your wish is my command, spoken, verbal, voice, enter, type, use, line, prompt, complete, full, total, have, assume, take, centre/center, chair, deck, in command, in command of, under somebody’s command, the chain of command, the line of command, excellent, fluent, good, have, demonstrate, show, at your command, command of | imperative sentence, strong imperative, imperative form | popular, clear, strong, have, give somebody, issue, in your mandate, under a/the mandate, with a/the mandate, an extension of a mandate, a renewal of a mandate, popular, clear, strong, have, give somebody, issue, in your mandate, under a/the mandate, with a/the mandate, an extension of a mandate, a renewal of a mandate, popular, clear, strong, have, give somebody, issue, in your mandate, under a/the mandate, with a/the mandate, an extension of a mandate, a renewal of a mandate, popular, clear, strong, have, give somebody, issue, in your mandate, under a/the mandate, with a/the mandate, an extension of a mandate, a renewal of a mandate | correct, proper, right, change, in order, in order of, out of order, apple-pie, bring, create, impose, in order, in good order, civil, public, keep, maintain, preserve, in order, out of order, law and order, a point of order, side, short, last orders, take, give somebody, order for, bulk, large, record, place, put in, send, form, book, on order, to order, order for, bulk, large, record, place, put in, send, form, book, on order, to order, order for, direct, specific, strict, give, issue, make, by order of, on somebody’s orders, under orders from, doctor’s orders, get your marching orders, give somebody their marching orders, established, existing, old, monastic, religious, contemplative |
| Antônimos | submission, compliance, inaction | optional, discretionary | recommend, allow, permit | disorder, chaos |
| Erros comuns | 'Command' is confused with 'demand' but is less aggressive., Learners often use 'command' without an object, forgetting it typically requires one., Mispronouncing 'command' as 'comand'. | Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar., Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context., Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity. | Confused with 'recommend' — a mandate is mandatory, not optional., Using it in informal conversations, where it sounds too stiff., Misunderstanding its meaning as just a suggestion. | Confused with 'order' as a noun vs verb., 'Ordered' is often mistakenly used instead of 'order' in commands., Saying 'make an order' instead of 'place an order'. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'command' para dar instruções diretas, especialmente em contextos formais como militares ou de autoridade. Evite em conversas casuais onde 'ask' ou 'request' podem ser mais apropriados.Use 'command' when giving direct instructions, especially in formal contexts like military or authority. Avoid in casual conversations where 'ask' or 'request' might be more appropriate. | Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations. | Usado principalmente em contextos legais ou políticos. É frequentemente usado ao falar sobre leis, ordens ou políticas. Evite em conversas casuais.Primarily used in legal or political contexts. It's often used when talking about laws, orders, or policies. Avoid in casual conversations. | Use 'order' when asking for food, items, or services. In formal contexts like business, it may refer to placing a purchase. Avoid using it in casual conversation about personal choices.Use 'order' when asking for food, items, or services. In formal contexts like business, it may refer to placing a purchase. Avoid using it in casual conversation about personal choices. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Command vs Imperative vs Mandate vs Order
Qual é a diferença entre Command, Imperative, Mandate e Order?
Command: An order to do something. Imperative: A command or instruction. Mandate: To officially tell someone they must do something. Order: To ask for something to be brought to you or to arrange things in a specific way.
Qual é mais avançada: Command, Imperative, Mandate e Order?
Mandate é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. Imperative: Please sit down is an example of an imperative. Mandate: It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate. Order: I would like to place an order for a pizza.
Posso usar Command, Imperative, Mandate e Order de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Command, Imperative, Mandate e Order 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.