Costume vs Outfit vs Suits

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

Costume

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Outfit

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Suits

FormalTop 2000 (comum)
Mais formal: Suits
 CostumeOutfitSuits
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒstjuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːstuːm/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈaʊtfɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaʊtfɪt/"]/🇬🇧 //suːts//🇺🇸 //suːts//
SignificadoAn outfit worn for a particular occasion, often for parties or performances.A set of clothes worn together for a specific occasion.A set of clothes that consists of a jacket and trousers.
ExemploShe wore a vibrant costume for the Halloween party.She was wearing an expensive new outfit.He wore a sharp suit to the job interview.
RegistroNeutroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2-
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfull, colourful/​colorful, elaborate, be dressed in, dress in, have on, design, designer, drama, in costume, full, colourful/​colorful, elaborate, be dressed in, dress in, have on, design, designer, drama, in costumecomplete, new, summer, wear, choose, pick, in a/​the outfit, large, small, professionaltailored suits, business suits, wear a suit, suit and tie, formal suits
Antônimosnudity, plainnessundress, disrobedismantles, removes
Erros comunsConfused with 'custom', meaning a practice or habit., Using 'costume' for regular clothes instead of special outfits.Using 'outfits' as a singular noun., Confusing 'outfit' with 'clothing' which is more general., Using 'outfit' only for formal wear; it applies to casual wear too.Confusing 'suit' as a single item with 'suits' as plural., Using 'suit' incorrectly in informal contexts., Mispronouncing the word as 'soots'.
Notas de usoUse 'costume' when referring to clothing for events like Halloween or theatrical performances. Avoid using it in formal contexts not related to dress or play.Use 'outfit' when talking about clothes for events (like parties, work, etc.). It's neutral, so it fits both casual and formal contexts.Used to describe formal attire, especially in business contexts. Less common in casual conversation.

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Perguntas frequentes: Costume vs Outfit vs Suits

Qual é a diferença entre Costume, Outfit e Suits?

Costume: An outfit worn for a particular occasion, often for parties or performances. Outfit: A set of clothes worn together for a specific occasion. Suits: A set of clothes that consists of a jacket and trousers.

Qual é mais formal: Costume, Outfit e Suits?

Suits é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Costume, Outfit e Suits?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Costume: She wore a vibrant costume for the Halloween party. Outfit: She was wearing an expensive new outfit. Suits: He wore a sharp suit to the job interview.

Posso usar Costume, Outfit e Suits de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Costume, Outfit e Suits 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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