Connection vs Contact

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

Connection

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Contact

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 ConnectionContact
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntækt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntækt/"]/
SignificadoA relationship or link between people or things.To get in touch with someone.
ExemploThe connection between the two friends grew stronger over time.Please provide your emergency contact information.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesclear, close, direct, have, discover, establish, in connection with, connection among, connection between, in that/​this connection, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, aristocratic, business, have, use, through connectionclose, constant, daily, be in, have, come into, contact between, contact with, close, constant, daily, be in, have, come into, contact between, contact with, good, useful, valuable, have, build up, develop, physical, sexual, eye, come into, avoid, prevent, in contact, on contact, contact between
Antônimosdisconnection, separationignore, shun, avoid
Erros comunsConfused with 'correlation' — 'connection' is broader than just a measurable relationship., Using 'connections' as singular — 'connection' is needed for the singular form., Misplacing prepositions — it’s 'connection to' or 'connection with'.Confusing 'contact' with 'contract', Using 'contact' as a noun when it should be a verb (e.g., 'I will contact' instead of 'I send a contact'), Using 'contact' in situations that require a more specific verb like 'call' or 'email'
Notas de usoUse 'connection' in both social and technical contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.Use 'contact' when referring to reaching someone either by phone, email, or in person. It is appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but be careful not to use it too informally.

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Perguntas frequentes: Connection vs Contact

Qual é a diferença entre Connection e Contact?

Connection: A relationship or link between people or things. Contact: To get in touch with someone.

Connection e Contact estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Connection: B1, Contact: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Connection e Contact?

Connection: noun, Contact: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Connection: The connection between the two friends grew stronger over time. Contact: Please provide your emergency contact information.

Posso usar Connection e Contact de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Connection e Contact 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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