Crystal vs Glass vs Rock

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

Crystal

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Glass

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Rock

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 CrystalGlassRock
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkrɪstl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkrɪstl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɡlɑːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡlæs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɒk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɑːk/"]/
SignificadoA clear, shiny piece of mineral or glass.A hard, transparent material used for making windows and containers.A hard piece of material, usually found on the ground.
Exemplo**ice/salt crystals**The window is made of glass.I picked up a smooth rock from the beach.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1A1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnounnoun
Colocaçõessingle, small, tiny, form, grow, single, small, tiny, form, growclear, coloured/​colored, opaque, piece, pane, sheet, blow, make, break, break, crack, shatter, beads, bottle, bowl, behind glass, on glass, under glass, brimming, full, half-empty, have, drink, sip, clink, in a/​the/​somebody’s glass, glass of, (a) glass in (your) handhard, solid, soft, chunk, lump, piece, form, climb, skip, form, jut out, type, formation, structure, as hard as a rock, as hard as rock, a layer of rock, hard, solid, soft, chunk, lump, piece, form, climb, skip, form, jut out, type, formation, structure, as hard as a rock, as hard as rock, a layer of rock, hard, solid, soft, chunk, lump, piece, form, climb, skip, form, jut out, type, formation, structure, as hard as a rock, as hard as rock, a layer of rock, large, small, heavy, mound, pile, pick up, pelt somebody with, throw, live, acid, alternative, anthem, ballad, number, rock and roll
Antônimosopaque, cloudy, blurredopaque, solidwater, fluid
Erros comunsConfusing with 'crystals' as a plural form when referring to a single piece., Using it inappropriately to describe non-transparent materials., Incorrectly pronouncing it as 'crystel'.Confusing 'glass' with 'glasses' for the plural of drinking containers., Using 'glass' instead of 'glaze' when referring to pottery., Mispronouncing 'glass' as 'glance'.Confused with 'boulder', which is a larger rock., Using 'rock' as a verb incorrectly when meaning to shake something., Overusing in metaphors outside of casual contexts.
Notas de usoUsed to describe both natural minerals and artificial glass. Often found in decorative items or for healing. Less formal in casual conversations.Use 'glass' to refer to the material or objects made from it, like cups or windows. Avoid using it in very technical contexts without specifying what type (e.g. 'safety glass').Used widely in everyday conversation. Appropriate in contexts discussing geology, construction, or metaphors. Avoid in very formal writing unless referring to geology.

Perguntas frequentes: Crystal vs Glass vs Rock

Qual é a diferença entre Crystal, Glass e Rock?

Crystal: A clear, shiny piece of mineral or glass. Glass: A hard, transparent material used for making windows and containers. Rock: A hard piece of material, usually found on the ground.

Qual é mais avançada: Crystal, Glass e Rock?

Crystal é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Crystal, Glass e Rock estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Crystal: C1, Glass: A1, Rock: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Crystal, Glass e Rock?

Crystal: noun, Glass: noun, Rock: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Crystal: **ice/salt crystals** Glass: The window is made of glass. Rock: I picked up a smooth rock from the beach.

Posso usar Crystal, Glass e Rock de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Crystal, Glass e Rock 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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