Container vs Plate

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

Container

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Plate

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Plate
 ContainerPlate
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kənˈteɪnə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈteɪnər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pleɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pleɪt/"]/
SignificadoA box or other object used to hold things.A flat dish used for serving or eating food.
ExemploThe package arrived in a large container that was difficult to open.She broke the plate while washing the dishes.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesairtight, closed, sealed, fill, store something in, contain something, hold something, garden, plant, in a/​the container, container for, container of, empty, full, bulk, contain something, hold something, lorry, ship, portdessert, dinner, serving, clear, empty, clear, on a/​the plate, plate of, dessert, dinner, serving, clear, empty, clear, on a/​the plate, plate of, licence/​license, number, name, licence/​license, number, name
Antônimossource, origin, emptinessbowl, cup
Erros comuns'Container' is sometimes confused with 'content' - remember, 'container' holds things, 'content' is what is inside., Some learners use 'conteneer' instead of 'container' due to phonetic similarities., It's often mistakenly pluralized as 'containerss'.Confused with 'plating', which refers to arranging food on a plate., Using 'plates' when referring to individual pieces instead of as a collective., Mixing up 'plate' with 'disk' in context.
Notas de usoUsed in everyday contexts, 'container' fits well in both casual and professional speech. It may not be suitable for very formal writing where more specific terms like 'receptacle' might be preferred.Commonly used in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in contexts about technology, like 'plate' referring to a software or plate in a metaphorical sense.

Perguntas frequentes: Container vs Plate

Qual é a diferença entre Container e Plate?

Container: A box or other object used to hold things. Plate: A flat dish used for serving or eating food.

Qual é mais comum: Container e Plate?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Container e Plate?

Container é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Container e Plate estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Container: B1, Plate: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Container e Plate?

Container: noun, Plate: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Container: The package arrived in a large container that was difficult to open. Plate: She broke the plate while washing the dishes.

Posso usar Container e Plate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Container e Plate 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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