Competition vs Contest

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

Competition

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Contest

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Competition
 CompetitionContest
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntest/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntest/"]/
SignificadoA contest where people or teams try to win something.A game or event where people try to win or show who is best.
ExemploThe competition between the two teams was very intense.She won the baking contest with her delicious chocolate cake.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesinternational, national, major, win, lose, have, take place, be open to somebody, winner, entry, committee, in a/​the competition, competition between, competition for, cut-throat, fierce, intense, be up against, face, go into, exist, heat up, intensify, laws, against competition, in competition with, in the face of competition, outperform, blow away, crushclose, equal, even, have, hold, run, take place, during a/​the contest, in a/​the contest, out of a/​the contest, a contest of skills, a contest of strength, be no contest, close, equal, even, have, hold, run, take place, during a/​the contest, in a/​the contest, out of a/​the contest, a contest of skills, a contest of strength, be no contest
Antônimoscooperation, collaborationagreement, peace
Erros comunsConfusing 'competition' with 'competitor', Using 'compete' incorrectly as a noun, Mixing up 'competition' and 'contest'Confused with 'context' — make sure to differentiate between competition and situation., Using 'contests' as a verb — remember it's a noun., Saying 'participate in a contest' instead of 'take part in a contest'.
Notas de usoUse 'competition' in contexts like sports, events, or challenges. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid in casual or slang settings without context.Use 'contest' in both formal and informal situations, such as competitions or challenges. Avoid slang contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Competition vs Contest

Qual é a diferença entre Competition e Contest?

Competition: A contest where people or teams try to win something. Contest: A game or event where people try to win or show who is best.

Qual é mais comum: Competition e Contest?

Competition é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Competition e Contest?

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

Competition e Contest estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Competition: A2, Contest: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Competition e Contest?

Competition: noun, Contest: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Competition: The competition between the two teams was very intense. Contest: She won the baking contest with her delicious chocolate cake.

Posso usar Competition e Contest de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Competition e Contest 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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