Duration vs How much time

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

Duration

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

How much time

Top 2000 (comum)
 DurationHow much time
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/djuˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/duˈreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //haʊ mʌʧ taɪm//🇺🇸 //haʊ mʌʧ taɪm//
SignificadoO tempo que algo dura.The length of time something lasts.The amount of time needed for something.
ExemploThe school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war.How much time do we have before the meeting starts?
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesbrief, short, limited, decrease, reduce, shorten, for the duration (of), of… duration, throughout the duration oftake time, save time, waste time, spend time
Antônimosmoment, instant-
Erros comunsConfused with 'session', which refers to a specific meeting or period of activity., Using it incorrectly as a verb, e.g., 'to duration something.', Mixing it up with 'interval,' which refers to a break or pause rather than the length.Omitting the word 'how', resulting in 'much time?', Using it without a specific context, leading to vague questions like 'how much time is it?'
Notas de usoComumente usado em contextos formais e informais. Refere-se a períodos de tempo, como a duração de um filme ou de um evento. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito casuais.Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Refers to time periods, such as how long a movie is or how long an event lasts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.Used in both spoken and written contexts to inquire about duration. Common in everyday conversations but can be used in various situations, including formal settings.

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Perguntas frequentes: Duration vs How much time

Qual é a diferença entre Duration e How much time?

Duration: The length of time something lasts. How much time: The amount of time needed for something.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Duration: The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war. How much time: How much time do we have before the meeting starts?

Posso usar Duration e How much time de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Duration e How much time 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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