Decide vs Select

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

Decide

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb

Select

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2verb
 DecideSelect
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoTo choose something after thinking about it.To choose something or someone from a group.
ExemploI need to decide what to eat for dinner.Please select the option that best fits your needs.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalverbverb
Colocaçõeseventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided, eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decidedcarefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected
Antônimoshesitate, waver, vacillatereject, dismiss
Erros comunsUsing 'decide' without an object (e.g., 'I decide.' should be 'I decide to go.')., Confusing 'decide' with 'deciding' when discussing ongoing choices., Saying 'decide for' instead of 'decide on' for choices.Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position., Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object., Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.
Notas de usoUse 'decide' in everyday conversation when you're talking about choices. It's neutral, so it's suitable for any context, but not ideal for very formal writing.Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.

Perguntas frequentes: Decide vs Select

Qual é a diferença entre Decide e Select?

Decide: To choose something after thinking about it. Select: To choose something or someone from a group.

Decide e Select estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Decide: A1, Select: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Decide e Select de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Decide e Select 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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