Currently vs Presently

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

Currently

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adverb

Presently

Top 2000 (comum)C1adverb
Mais comum: Currently
 CurrentlyPresently
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌrəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɜːrəntli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈprezntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprezntli/"]/
Significadoright nowRight now; at this time.
ExemploThe hourly charge is currently £35.The crime is presently being investigated by the police.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1C1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõescurrently available, currently working, currently experiencingpresently available, presently under review, presently working, presently experiencing, presently engaged
Antônimospreviously, formerlyformerly, previously, later, eventually
Erros comunsUsing 'currently' in a past context, which is incorrect., Confusing 'currently' with 'actually' or 'really.', Overusing 'currently' when 'now' would suffice.'Presently' used to mean 'soon' instead of 'now'., Confusing 'presently' with 'currently' in terms of formality., 'Presently' used too often in formal contexts.
Notas de usoUse this when talking about situations happening at the present time. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'at present.'Use 'presently' in neutral contexts to indicate something happening now. Avoid in very formal writing where 'currently' or 'at this moment' might be clearer.

Perguntas frequentes: Currently vs Presently

Qual é a diferença entre Currently e Presently?

Currently: right now Presently: Right now; at this time.

Qual é mais comum: Currently e Presently?

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

Currently e Presently estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Currently: B1, Presently: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Currently e Presently de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Currently e Presently 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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