Discovering vs Finding

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

Discovering

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Finding

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 DiscoveringFinding
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //dɪsˈkʌv.ər.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //dɪsˈkʌvɚ.ɪŋ//🇬🇧 /["/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoFinding something for the first timeo ato de descobrir algo ou alguémthe act of discovering something or someone
ExemploThe scientists are discovering new species in the Amazon rainforest.The finding of the ancient artifact changed our understanding of history.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR-B2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesdiscovering new ideas, discovering the truth, discovering a talent, discovering potential, discovering a problemimportant, key, significant, record, write up, summarize, be based on something, relate to something, apply to something, finding about, finding for, finding from, make, justify, uphold, finding against, finding in favour/​favor of
Antônimoshiding, ignoring, overlookinglosing, misplacing
Erros comunsConfused with 'discover' vs 'invent'., Using 'discover' with abstract nouns like 'truth' instead of specific items., Incorrect verb forms, e.g., 'discovered' instead of 'discovering'.'Finding' is often confused with 'findings' which refers to the results of research., Learners may use 'finding' incorrectly as a noun on its own instead of with an object, e.g., 'finding money' instead of just 'finding'., Overusing 'finding' in informal contexts when simpler terms could convey the message.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often relates to finding new information, places, or ideas. May be less common when referring to personal feelings or realizations.Use 'finding' tanto na fala quanto na escrita. É comum em relatórios, apresentações e conversas do dia a dia. Evite usá-lo em situações muito informais onde palavras mais simples como 'descobrir' podem ser preferidas.Use 'finding' in both spoken and written English. It's common in reports, presentations, and everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very casual settings where simpler words like 'discover' might be preferred.

Veja em clipes reais

Discovering
Finding

Perguntas frequentes: Discovering vs Finding

Qual é a diferença entre Discovering e Finding?

Discovering: Finding something for the first time Finding: the act of discovering something or someone

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Discovering: The scientists are discovering new species in the Amazon rainforest. Finding: The finding of the ancient artifact changed our understanding of history.

Posso usar Discovering e Finding de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Discovering e Finding 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.