Delay vs Hinder

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

Delay

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Hinder

Top 5000 (bastante comum) B1 verb

Mais comum: Delay

	Delay	Hinder
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/ Ouvir Delay	🇬🇧 //ˈhɪndər// 🇺🇸 //ˈhɪndər// Ouvir Hinder
Significado	To make something happen later than planned.	To make something difficult or slow down progress.
Exemplo	Due to the heavy traffic, there was a significant delay in our arrival time.	The heavy rain will hinder our ability to drive safely.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B1
Classe gramatical	noun	verb
Colocações	considerable, enormous, lengthy, series, be subject to, be plagued by, encounter, occur, without delay, delay in, delay of, considerable, enormous, lengthy, series, be subject to, be plagued by, encounter, occur, without delay, delay in, delay of	hinder progress, hinder development, hinder efforts
Antônimos	advance, hasten, expedite	assist, help, facilitate
Erros comuns	Confusing 'delay' with 'defer' — 'defer' is often more formal., Using 'delayed' incorrectly in tense — check verb forms for accuracy., Overusing 'delay' in casual speech when simpler options like 'wait' are available.	Confusing with 'prevent', which means to stop something completely., Using 'hinder' without an object, which makes it grammatically incorrect., Overusing in casual conversation; it's better suited for formal writing.
Notas de uso	Use 'delay' when referring to postponing events or actions. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'wait' might suffice.	Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe obstacles or setbacks. Avoid using for minor inconveniences.

Perguntas frequentes: Delay vs Hinder

Qual é a diferença entre Delay e Hinder?

Delay: To make something happen later than planned. Hinder: To make something difficult or slow down progress.

Qual é mais comum: Delay e Hinder?

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

Delay e Hinder estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Delay: B2, Hinder: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Delay e Hinder de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Delay e Hinder 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.