Delay vs Suspension

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

Delay

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Suspension

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

Mais comum: Delay

	Delay	Suspension
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈleɪ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səˈspenʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səˈspenʃn/"]/
Significado	To make something happen later than planned.	a temporary stopping of something
Exemplo	Due to the heavy traffic, there was a significant delay in our arrival time.	The car's suspension was adjusted to improve handling on rough roads.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	C1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
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	temporary, lengthy, long, give somebody, impose, order, under suspension, suspension for, suspension from, a period of suspension, suspension of disbelief, front, rear, active, be fitted with, have, system
Antônimos	advance, hasten, expedite	continuation, activation
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.	Confused with 'suspense' which means a feeling of excitement or anxiety., Using it inappropriately for permanent situations., Confusing 'suspension' with 'suspend', which is a verb.
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.	Used in both formal and neutral contexts, often for legal or academic situations. Avoid in casual conversations unless referring to informal meanings like suspension of a game.

Perguntas frequentes: Delay vs Suspension

Qual é a diferença entre Delay e Suspension?

Delay: To make something happen later than planned. Suspension: a temporary stopping of something

Qual é mais comum: Delay e Suspension?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Delay e Suspension?

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

Delay e Suspension estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Delay: B2, Suspension: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Delay e Suspension?

Delay: noun, Suspension: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Delay: Due to the heavy traffic, there was a significant delay in our arrival time. Suspension: The car's suspension was adjusted to improve handling on rough roads.

Posso usar Delay e Suspension de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Delay e Suspension 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.