Consequently vs Thus

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

Consequently

Top 3000 (comum) B2 adverb

Thus

Formal Top 2000 (comum) B2 adverb

Mais formal: Thus Mais comum: Thus

	Consequently	Thus
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ðʌs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ðʌs/"]/
Significado	As a result or effect of something.	for this reason; therefore
Exemplo	This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.	Many scholars have argued thus.
Registro	Neutro	Formal
Quão comum	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	adverb	adverb
Colocações	consequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequently	thus it follows, thus far, thus far into, thus we conclude
Antônimos	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, consequently
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.	Using 'thus' in casual conversations where 'so' is more appropriate., Confusing 'thus' with 'that' in terms of meaning., Using 'thus' incorrectly as a conjunction instead of an adverb.
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.	Used primarily in writing or formal speech. It can sound too stiff or old-fashioned in casual conversation. Avoid using it in everyday chat.

Perguntas frequentes: Consequently vs Thus

Qual é a diferença entre Consequently e Thus?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Thus: for this reason; therefore

Qual é mais formal: Consequently e Thus?

Thus é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Consequently e Thus?

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

Consequently e Thus estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Consequently: B2, Thus: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Consequently e Thus?

Consequently: adverb, Thus: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Thus: Many scholars have argued thus.

Posso usar Consequently e Thus de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Consequently e Thus 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.