Confer vs Consult vs Debate vs Discuss vs Negotiate

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

Confer

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) C1 verb

Consult

Formal Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Debate

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Discuss

Top 2000 (comum) A1 verb

Negotiate

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

	Confer	Consult	Debate	Discuss	Negotiate
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈfɜː(r)/","/kənˈfɜːz/","/kənˈfɜːd/","/kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈfɜːr/","/kənˈfɜːrz/","/kənˈfɜːrd/","/kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪˈbeɪt// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈbeɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskʌs/","/dɪˈskʌsɪz/","/dɪˈskʌst/","/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪts/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪd/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪts/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪd/","/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Discutir algo com outras pessoas para tomar uma decisão. To discuss something with others to make a decision.	Perguntar a alguém por conselhos ou informações. To ask someone for advice or information.	Uma discussão onde as pessoas expressam ideias ou opiniões diferentes. A discussion where people express different ideas or opinions.	Conversar sobre algo com outras pessoas. To talk about something with others.	Discutir e chegar a um acordo. To discuss and come to an agreement.
Exemplo	He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.	I need to consult my schedule before making any plans.	The debate about climate change attracted many public figures.	Let's discuss the details of the project in the meeting.	They had to negotiate a better contract with the suppliers to reduce costs.
Registro	Formal	Formal	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B2	B2	A1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	noun	verb	verb
Colocações	confer a degree, confer with colleagues, confer authority, confer benefits, confer about a decision	widely, closely, frequently, need to, should, about, with, widely, closely, frequently, need to, should, about, with	hold a debate, enter a debate, prepare for a debate	exhaustively, fully, in detail, convene (something) to, meet to, want to, with, as discussed, a forum to discuss something, have something to discuss, exhaustively, fully, in detail, convene (something) to, meet to, want to, with, as discussed, a forum to discuss something, have something to discuss	carefully, successfully, effectively, be able to, be prepared to, be willing to, between, for, on, carefully, successfully, effectively, be able to, be prepared to, be willing to, between, for, on, easily, safely, successfully, be difficult to
Antônimos	withdraw, withhold	ignore, dismiss	agreement, consensus	ignore, neglect, overlook	disagree, refuse, settle
Erros comuns	Confused with 'conference'; they are related but have different meanings., Using 'confer' without an object, which sounds incomplete., Incorrectly using 'confer' in informal situations.	Using 'consult' without an object (e.g., saying 'I'm going to consult' without specifying whom or what)., Confusing 'consult' with 'consultant' and using them interchangeably., Using 'consult' in a casual conversation where simpler words are more fitting.	Confused with 'discussion' – debate is often more formal and structured., Using 'debatable' as a noun instead of 'debate'.	Using 'discuss' without an object, e.g., saying 'We will discuss' instead of 'We will discuss the topic'., Confusing with 'disclosure' which is related to revealing information, not talking about it., Misusing in passive voice, e.g., 'The topic was discussed by us' is awkward; prefer active voice.	Confusing with 'mediate' which means to help others reach an agreement., Using it without an object; always negotiate something., Mixing up with 'haggle' which refers to negotiating prices specifically.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos acadêmicos ou profissionais. Considerado mais formal do que 'falar' ou 'discutir', e pode não ser apropriado em conversas casuais. Used in academic or professional contexts. Considered more formal than 'talk' or 'discuss', and may not be appropriate in casual conversations.	Use 'consultar' em contextos formais, como negócios ou acadêmicos. Pode soar muito formal para conversas casuais. Em situações informais, 'perguntar' ou 'verificar com' podem ser mais apropriados. Use 'consult' in formal settings, such as business or academic contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations. In informal situations, 'ask' or 'check with' may be more appropriate.	Use em contextos acadêmicos ou formais. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja discutindo um tópico específico. Use in academic or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing a specific topic.	Usado em contextos falados e escritos. Adequado para conversas acadêmicas, de negócios e casuais. Evite em contextos muito casuais onde termos mais simples como 'falar sobre' podem ser preferidos. Used in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate for academic, business, and casual conversations. Avoid in very casual contexts where simpler terms like 'talk about' might be preferred.	Use 'negociar' em contextos profissionais como acordos comerciais ou contratos. É menos comum em conversas casuais. Evite usá-lo para arranjos informais. Use 'negotiate' in professional contexts such as business deals or contracts. It's less common in casual conversations. Avoid using it for informal arrangements.

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Consult

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Uh, we can, well, discuss it first and, uh, then vote on it.

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I just think that we need to discuss it

We don't discuss business at the table.

Uh, we can, well, discuss it first and, uh, then vote on it.

Discuss

Perguntas frequentes: Confer vs Consult vs Debate vs Discuss vs Negotiate

Qual é a diferença entre Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate?

Confer: To discuss something with others to make a decision. Consult: To ask someone for advice or information. Debate: A discussion where people express different ideas or opinions. Discuss: To talk about something with others. Negotiate: To discuss and come to an agreement.

Qual é mais avançada: Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate?

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

Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Confer: C1, Consult: B2, Debate: B2, Discuss: A1, Negotiate: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate?

Confer: verb, Consult: verb, Debate: noun, Discuss: verb, Negotiate: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Confer: He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision. Consult: I need to consult my schedule before making any plans. Debate: The debate about climate change attracted many public figures. Discuss: Let's discuss the details of the project in the meeting. Negotiate: They had to negotiate a better contract with the suppliers to reduce costs.

Posso usar Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Confer, Consult, Debate, Discuss e Negotiate 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.