Consequently vs Therefore
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Consequently
Therefore
| Consequently | Therefore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/ |
| Significado | As a result or effect of something. | For that reason; as a result. |
| Exemplo | This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. | He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal |
| Quão comum | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | adverb | adverb |
| Colocações | consequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequently | therefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result |
| Antônimos | inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly | however, nevertheless, nonetheless |
| Erros comuns | Using '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 uso | Use '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.