Drug vs Substance

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

Drug

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Substance

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
Mais comum: Drug
 DrugSubstance
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/drʌɡ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/drʌɡ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/
SignificadoA substance that can change how the body or mind works.A material or matter that has weight and takes up space.
ExemploThe doctor prescribed a new drug to help with the patient’s condition.The primary substance in the recipe is flour.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesillegal, illicit, addictive, inject, baron, kingpin, lord, drink and drugs, drugs and alcohol, powerful, strong, effective, course, dose, be on, take, prescribe (somebody), cure something, help something, treat something, company, prices, drug against, drug foraddictive, cancer-causing, carcinogenic, use, abuse, contain, use, abuse, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance
Antônimosmedicine, cureabsence, lack
Erros comunsConfused with 'medication' - 'drug' can refer to illegal substances., Using the word casually around sensitive topics, which might offend., Assuming 'drug' only means illegal substances.Confused with 'substantial', which refers to importance or size., Omitting 'of' when using 'substance' in phrases., Using 'substance' to describe abstract ideas without qualifiers.
Notas de usoUsed in both medical and recreational contexts. Be careful with informal usage; it can sound negative or carry stigma. In formal contexts, it often refers to prescribed medications.Used in both scientific and everyday contexts to refer to physical materials or essential qualities. It’s not typically used in very informal speech.

Perguntas frequentes: Drug vs Substance

Qual é a diferença entre Drug e Substance?

Drug: A substance that can change how the body or mind works. Substance: A material or matter that has weight and takes up space.

Qual é mais comum: Drug e Substance?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Drug e Substance?

Substance é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Drug e Substance estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Drug: A2, Substance: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Drug e Substance?

Drug: noun, Substance: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Drug: The doctor prescribed a new drug to help with the patient’s condition. Substance: The primary substance in the recipe is flour.

Posso usar Drug e Substance de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Drug e Substance 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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