Disc vs Disk

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

Disc

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Disk

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Disk
 DiscDisk
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/dɪsk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪsk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪsk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪsk/"]/
SignificadoA flat, round object.A flat, round object that can store data or sound.
ExemploHe threw the disc across the field during the ultimate frisbee game.I need to buy a new disk to store all of my music files.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescompact, DVD, vinyl, play, insert, hear, on (a/​the) disc, disc of, compact, DVD, vinyl, play, insert, hear, on (a/​the) disc, disc of, herniated, prolapsed, slipped, slipcomputer, hard, CD-ROM, insert, put in, remove, contain something, hold something, capacity, space, drive, from disk, on (a/​the) disk, onto disk, computer, hard, CD-ROM, insert, put in, remove, contain something, hold something, capacity, space, drive, from disk, on (a/​the) disk, onto disk
Antônimosdiscourage, dissuadesolid, cube
Erros comunsConfused with 'disk' which is often a spelling used in computing., Using 'disc' for digital storage when 'disk' is more common., Mispronouncing the word as 'disk' instead of 'disc' in contexts referring to non-digital items.Confused with 'disk' vs 'disc' - disc often refers to music formats., Using 'disk' to mean 'drive' when referring to larger storage devices., Pronouncing it incorrectly, especially the 'k' sound at the end.
Notas de usoUsed in various contexts like music (CDs), sports (frisbee), or technology (hard drives). Generally appropriate in everyday conversations but can be more technical in specific contexts.Used commonly in technology and storage contexts. Not appropriate for informal conversations unless referring to specific devices. Often understood better in technical fields.

Perguntas frequentes: Disc vs Disk

Qual é a diferença entre Disc e Disk?

Disc: A flat, round object. Disk: A flat, round object that can store data or sound.

Qual é mais comum: Disc e Disk?

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

Disc e Disk estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Disc: B2, Disk: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Disc e Disk?

Disc: noun, Disk: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Disc: He threw the disc across the field during the ultimate frisbee game. Disk: I need to buy a new disk to store all of my music files.

Posso usar Disc e Disk de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Disc e Disk 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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