Contemporary vs Current

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

Contemporary

Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective

Current

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective
Mais comum: Current
 ContemporaryCurrent
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SignificadoModern or current; related to the present time.The present time or now.
ExemploThe gallery features contemporary art from various international artists.The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2B1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, exactly, nearly, broadly, with, be, decidedly, thoroughly, verycurrent events, current situation, current climate, current trends
Antônimosancient, historic, outdatedpast, future
Erros comunsConfused with 'contemporaneous', which has a more specific meaning of existing during the same time period., Using 'contemporary' to describe only modern things without considering their historical context., Assuming 'contemporary' can refer to future events.'Current' is sometimes confused with 'currency', which means money., Learners may use 'current' incorrectly to describe past events., Mixing up 'current' with 'curriculum' which refers to a course of study.
Notas de usoUse 'contemporary' to describe things that exist or happen at the same time as something else, especially in art or culture. Avoid using it for things that are clearly from the past.Use 'current' when talking about something happening now. Avoid using it for future or past events. It's formal enough for writing but can also be used in conversation.

Perguntas frequentes: Contemporary vs Current

Qual é a diferença entre Contemporary e Current?

Contemporary: Modern or current; related to the present time. Current: The present time or now.

Qual é mais comum: Contemporary e Current?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Contemporary e Current?

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

Contemporary e Current estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Contemporary: B2, Current: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Contemporary e Current?

Contemporary: adjective, Current: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Contemporary: The gallery features contemporary art from various international artists. Current: The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.

Posso usar Contemporary e Current de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Contemporary e Current 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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