Description vs Explanation

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

Description

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Explanation

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Description
 DescriptionExplanation
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/
SignificadoA spoken or written explanation of something.A statement or description that makes something clear.
ExemploCan you give me a description of the new movie?The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescomplete, comprehensive, detailed, give (somebody), issue, offer (somebody), apply to somebody, fit somebodyconvincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation, convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation
Antônimosobfuscation, confusionconfusion, mystification
Erros comunsConfusing 'description' with 'prescription'., Using 'descriptive' instead of 'description' when referring to the noun., Saying 'describe' instead of 'description' in noun contexts.'Explanation' is often confused with 'explanation' versus 'explanatory'., Sometimes learners forget to use 'an' before 'explanation'., Using 'explain' instead of 'explanation' in noun forms.
Notas de usoUse 'description' when explaining something clearly, often in writing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.Use 'explanation' in neutral contexts. It’s suitable for formal writing, but can also be used in conversation. Avoid it in very casual or slang contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Description vs Explanation

Qual é a diferença entre Description e Explanation?

Description: A spoken or written explanation of something. Explanation: A statement or description that makes something clear.

Qual é mais comum: Description e Explanation?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Description e Explanation?

Explanation é o nível mais alto, em A2, na escala CEFR.

Description e Explanation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Description: A1, Explanation: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Description e Explanation?

Description: noun, Explanation: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Description: Can you give me a description of the new movie? Explanation: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept.

Posso usar Description e Explanation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Description e Explanation 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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