Cool MateComplication vs Difficulty vs Obstacle vs Problem
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Complication
Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Difficulty
Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
Obstacle
Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Problem
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Mais comum: Problem
| Complication | Difficulty | Obstacle | Problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈɒbstəkl//🇺🇸 //ˈɑbstəkl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒbləm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːbləm/"]/ |
| Significado | Um problema ou dificuldade que torna algo mais difícil.A problem or difficulty that makes something harder. | O quão difícil algo é.How hard something is. | Algo que torna difícil fazer alguma coisa.Something that makes it difficult to do something. | Uma dificuldade ou questão que precisa ser resolvida.A difficulty or issue that needs to be solved. |
| Exemplo | The surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure. | The difficulty of the exam surprised many students. | He faced many obstacles during his journey to success. | Math can be hard, but I will solve this problem. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | C1 | B1 | B2 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Colocações | major, added, additional, add, cause, avoid, arise, ensue, occur, acute, dangerous, life-threatening, develop, have, suffer, arise, develop, occur, rate, complication with, complication from, complication of, a risk of complications, complications related to something | considerable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficulty, considerable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficulty, considerable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficulty | face an obstacle, overcome an obstacle, see an obstacle | acute, big, enormous, host, set, be, pose, present (somebody with), arise, come up, crop up, area, spot, behaviour/behavior, problem about, problem for, problem of, an approach to a problem, the crux of the problem, the heart of the problem, complicated, difficult, easy, do, find the answer to, solve, set |
| Antônimos | solution, simplicity, resolution | easy, simple, effortless | advantage, help, facilitator | solution, answer, resolution |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'complicating' which implies making something difficult., Using 'complication' in contexts unrelated to problems, like 'easy' situations. | Confused with 'difficult' (adjective) vs. 'difficulty' (noun), Using 'difficulties' when referring to multiple challenges, Overgeneralizing to describe feelings instead of tasks | Confusing with 'obstacle course' which is a specific kind of challenge., Using 'obstacles' when discussing non-physical challenges like fears or emotions., Mixing it up with 'obstruction', which often has legal connotations. | 'Problem' is often confused with 'trouble'—these words have slightly different meanings., Some learners may use 'problems' incorrectly with uncountable nouns., Use the phrase 'to solve a problem' instead of 'to fix a problem'. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'complicação' ao discutir questões médicas ou dificuldades em planos. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja falando sobre assuntos sérios.Use 'complication' when discussing medical issues or difficulties in plans. Avoid in casual conversations unless talking about serious matters. | Frequentemente usado para descrever desafios em tarefas, testes ou atividades. Adequado tanto em contextos casuais quanto acadêmicos. Evite usar em situações excessivamente informais.Often used to describe challenges in tasks, tests, or activities. Suitable in both casual and academic contexts. Avoid using in overly informal situations. | Usado em contextos onde algo impede o progresso ou a conquista. Geralmente neutro; evite em contextos muito informais.Used in contexts where something hinders progress or achievement. Typically neutral; avoid in overly casual contexts. | Use 'problema' tanto em contextos formais quanto informais. Evite usar em situações excessivamente casuais quando um termo mais leve pode se encaixar, como 'questão' ou 'desafio'.Use 'problem' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in overly casual situations when a lighter term might fit, like 'issue' or 'challenge'. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Complication vs Difficulty vs Obstacle vs Problem
Qual é a diferença entre Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem?
Complication: A problem or difficulty that makes something harder. Difficulty: How hard something is. Obstacle: Something that makes it difficult to do something. Problem: A difficulty or issue that needs to be solved.
Qual é mais comum: Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem?
Problem é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem?
Complication é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Complication: C1, Difficulty: B1, Obstacle: B2, Problem: A1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem?
Complication: noun, Difficulty: noun, Obstacle: noun, Problem: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Complication: The surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure. Difficulty: The difficulty of the exam surprised many students. Obstacle: He faced many obstacles during his journey to success. Problem: Math can be hard, but I will solve this problem.
Posso usar Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle e Problem 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.