Consequently vs Therefore

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

Consequently

Top 3000 (comum)B2adverb

Therefore

FormalTop 2000 (comum)B1adverb
Mais formal: ThereforeMais comum: Therefore
 ConsequentlyTherefore
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
SignificadoAs a result or effect of something.For that reason; as a result.
ExemploThis poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
RegistroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesconsequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequentlytherefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antônimosinconsequently, independently, unrelatedlyhowever, nevertheless, nonetheless
Erros comunsUsing 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.
Notas de usoUse 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Consequently vs Therefore

Qual é a diferença entre Consequently e Therefore?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Qual é mais formal: Consequently e Therefore?

Therefore é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Consequently e Therefore?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Consequently e Therefore?

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

Consequently e Therefore estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Consequently: B2, Therefore: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Consequently e Therefore?

Consequently: adverb, Therefore: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Posso usar Consequently e Therefore de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Consequently e Therefore 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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