Consider vs Contemplate vs Ponder vs Reflect vs Regard

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

Consider

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

Contemplate

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Ponder

Top 3000 (comum) B1 verb

Reflect

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Regard

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

	Consider	Contemplate	Ponder	Reflect	Regard
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə// 🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪts/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪtɪd/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈpɒndə// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɑːndər//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈflekt/","/rɪˈflekts/","/rɪˈflektɪd/","/rɪˈflektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈflekt/","/rɪˈflekts/","/rɪˈflektɪd/","/rɪˈflektɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈɡɑːd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈɡɑːrd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Pensar com atenção sobre algo. To think about something carefully.	Pensar profundamente sobre algo. To think deeply about something.	Pensar cuidadosamente sobre algo. To think carefully about something.	Pensar sobre algo com cuidado. To think about something carefully.	To think about someone or something in a certain way.
Exemplo	I will consider your suggestion.	She likes to contemplate the meaning of life during long walks in the park.	She likes to ponder the meaning of life.	She needed time to reflect on her decision before moving forward.	Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	C1	B1	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility	seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate, seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate, seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate	ponder over, ponder a question, ponder one's existence	dimly, dully, directly, from, off, dimly, dully, directly, from, off, clearly, directly, accurately, be designed to, in, bitterly, ruefully, wryly, pause to, leave somebody to, on, upon, time to reflect	highly, well, generally, appear to, seem to, tend to, as, with, steadily, intently, curiously, continue to, with
Antônimos	ignore, dismiss, overlook	ignore, disregard, dismiss	ignore, dismiss	ignore, overlook	disregard, neglect, disdain
Erros comuns	Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning.	Confused with 'compliment' or 'contemplate' due to similar sounds., Using intransitively (e.g., 'I contemplate' without specifying what)., Overusing in informal contexts where simpler words like 'think' may be better.	Using 'pondering' as a noun without context., Confusing 'ponder' with 'wonder'.	Mixed up with 'deflect', which means to turn away., Using 'reflect' without 'on'. It should be 'reflect on' something., Confused with 'reflector', which is a different noun.	Confused with 'regards' when closing emails., Using 'regard' without an object (it's typically used with one)., Confusing it with 'regard as' and misplacing the subject.
Notas de uso	Use 'considerar' quando estiver pensando em opções ou possibilidades. É apropriado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos, mas pode soar um pouco formal em conversas informais. Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Usado em contextos formais e informais. É apropriado ao discutir tópicos ou decisões sérias. Evite usá-lo em situações leves. Used in both formal and informal contexts. It’s appropriate when discussing serious topics or decisions. Avoid using it in lighthearted situations.	Use 'ponderar' ao discutir pensamentos ou considerações profundas. É mais formal e reflexivo do que 'pensar'. Não é ideal para situações casuais. Use 'ponder' when discussing deep thoughts or considerations. It is more formal and thoughtful than 'think'. Not ideal for casual situations.	Use 'refletir' ao discutir pensamentos ou sentimentos sobre eventos passados. É neutro, então apropriado em contextos formais e informais, mas menos comum em conversas casuais. Use 'reflect' when discussing thoughts or feelings about past events. It's neutral, so appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but less common in casual conversations.	Used to express opinion or feeling towards someone or something. Often used in both written and spoken English. May not be suitable in very casual conversations.

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Perguntas frequentes: Consider vs Contemplate vs Ponder vs Reflect vs Regard

Qual é a diferença entre Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard?

Consider: To think about something carefully. Contemplate: To think deeply about something. Ponder: To think carefully about something. Reflect: To think about something carefully. Regard: To think about someone or something in a certain way.

Qual é mais avançada: Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard?

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

Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Consider: A2, Contemplate: C1, Ponder: B1, Reflect: B1, Regard: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard?

Consider: verb, Contemplate: verb, Ponder: verb, Reflect: verb, Regard: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Contemplate: She likes to contemplate the meaning of life during long walks in the park. Ponder: She likes to ponder the meaning of life. Reflect: She needed time to reflect on her decision before moving forward. Regard: Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right.

Posso usar Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect e Regard 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.