Control vs Direct

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

Control

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Direct

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

	Control	Direct
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/
Significado	Ter poder sobre algo ou alguém. To have power over something or someone.	Claro e sem rodeios. Straightforward; clear without any confusion.
Exemplo	She learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting.	She gave me a direct answer to my question.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	A2
Classe gramatical	noun	adjective
Colocações	absolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, absolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, strict, stringent, tight, implement, impose, introduce, control on, remote, volume, cruise, take, panel, device, stick, at the controls	be, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimos	lose, surrender, release	indirect, ambiguous, evasive
Erros comuns	'Control' is sometimes confused with 'manage' although 'manage' implies more overall organization., Learners may use 'control' with reflexive pronouns incorrectly, e.g., 'control myself' instead of just 'control'., Misusing 'control' in a physical sense, like 'control the ball' instead of 'handle the ball'.	Using 'direct' incorrectly with reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'direct himself')., Confusing 'direct' with 'indirect'., Mixing up the emotional tone; using 'direct' when a softer approach is needed.
Notas de uso	Use 'controle' ao falar sobre gerenciar situações ou o comportamento das pessoas. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito informais, pois pode implicar domínio. Use 'control' when talking about managing situations or people's behavior. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations as it may imply dominance.	Use 'direto' para dar instruções claras ou se comunicar abertamente. Funciona em contextos formais e informais, mas cuidado para não parecer muito direto demais em situações delicadas. Use 'direct' when giving clear instructions or communicating openly. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious not to come off as too blunt in sensitive situations.

Veja em clipes reais

Top Gear › S1 E1

anti-lock brakes, traction control.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

but I can damn well control what I sell.

Chernobyl › S1 E1

We shut it down but the control rods are still...

Top Gear › S1 E1

anti-lock brakes, traction control.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

but I can damn well control what I sell.

Control

Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Chill them niggers out and wait for the Wolf, who should be coming directly.

Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Direct

Perguntas frequentes: Control vs Direct

Qual é a diferença entre Control e Direct?

Control: To have power over something or someone. Direct: Straightforward; clear without any confusion.

Control e Direct estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Control: A2, Direct: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Control e Direct?

Control: noun, Direct: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Control: She learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting. Direct: She gave me a direct answer to my question.

Posso usar Control e Direct de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Control e Direct 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.