Damages vs Settlement

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

Damages

Top 2000 (comum)

Settlement

FormalTop 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais formal: Settlement
 DamagesSettlement
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//🇺🇸 //ˈdæmɪdʒɪz//🇬🇧 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/
SignificadoMoney paid for harm or loss.Um acordo ou decisão alcançado após uma disputa.An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.
ExemploThe court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff.The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.
RegistroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-C1
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesclaim damages, award damages, seek damages, pay damagesfinal, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site
Antônimos-disagreement, conflict, dispute
Erros comunsConfused with 'damage' which is uncountable., Using 'damages' in informal contexts., Using the singular form incorrectly.Using 'settlement' as a verb., Confusing 'settlement' with 'settler' (a person who settles)., Overusing in non-legal contexts.
Notas de usoTypically used in legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters. Can be singular or plural.Usado em contextos legais, muitas vezes quando as partes resolvem seus problemas. Não é adequado para conversas casuais. Prefira 'acordo' em discussões informais.Used in legal contexts, often when parties resolve their issues. Not suitable for casual conversation. Prefer 'agreement' in informal discussions.

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Settlement

Perguntas frequentes: Damages vs Settlement

Qual é a diferença entre Damages e Settlement?

Damages: Money paid for harm or loss. Settlement: An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.

Qual é mais formal: Damages e Settlement?

Settlement é a mais formal entre elas.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Damages: The court awarded significant damages to the plaintiff. Settlement: The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.

Posso usar Damages e Settlement de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Damages e Settlement 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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