County vs Region

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

County

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun

Region

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 CountyRegion
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊnti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊnti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/
SignificadoA specific area of land within a country, often used for local government.An area or part of a country or the world.
ExemploThe county has recently implemented new regulations for waste management.The region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesborder, coastal, metropolitan, represent, boundary, line, resident, in a/​the countylarge, small, entire, inhabit, live in, occupy, cover somebody/​something, across a/​the region, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, something varies from region to region, large, small, entire, inhabit, live in, occupy, cover somebody/​something, across a/​the region, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, something varies from region to region, distinct, particular, specific, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, within a/​the region
Antônimoscity, metropoliswhole, entirety
Erros comunsConfused with 'country' — a 'county' is smaller than a 'country'., Using the plural 'counties' incorrectly when speaking about a single area.Confusing 'region' with 'regionally' as they are different parts of speech., 'Region' is often misused in singular form when referring to multiple areas, e.g., saying 'regions' instead of 'region'.
Notas de usoUsed to refer to administrative regions in many countries. Avoid in very formal contexts where 'district' or 'region' may be more appropriate.Use 'region' when discussing parts of countries or geographic areas. It's more formal than 'area' and is suitable for academic or professional contexts but not typically used in casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: County vs Region

Qual é a diferença entre County e Region?

County: A specific area of land within a country, often used for local government. Region: An area or part of a country or the world.

County e Region estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

County: B2, Region: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar County e Region de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. County e Region 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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