Duty vs Tariff

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

Duty

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Tariff

Formal Top 3000 (comum)

Mais formal: Tariff Mais comum: Duty

	Duty	Tariff
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːti/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈtærɪf// 🇺🇸 //ˈtærɪf//
Significado	Uma responsabilidade ou trabalho que alguém tem que fazer. A responsibility or job that someone must do.	Um imposto sobre bens que entram num país. A tax on goods coming into a country.
Exemplo	He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate.	The government introduced a new tariff on steel imports.
Registro	Neutro	Formal
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	contractual, legal, statutory, have, owe, carry out, call, under a/​the duty, duty of, duty to, a breach of duty, do your duty by somebody, be duty bound to do something, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, heavy, high, low, amount, impose, slap on somebody/​something, increase, be payable, in duty, duty on	impose a tariff, raise a tariff, tariff rates, tariff barriers, tariff policy
Antônimos	irresponsibility, neglect	-
Erros comuns	Confused with 'dutie', incorrect spelling., Using 'duty' with a subject instead of a verb; 'duty to help' not 'duty help'., Not using it with the correct preposition, often omitting 'to'.	Confused with 'tarriff' - common spelling mistake., Misused 'tariff' as a verb - it's only a noun., Overusing in informal contexts - best in formal discussions.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos formais e informais. Frequentemente relacionado a responsabilidades morais ou legais. Evite usá-lo em conversas casuais onde termos mais leves como 'tarefa' podem se encaixar melhor. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often relates to moral or legal responsibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms like 'task' may fit better.	Usado principalmente em contextos económicos e comerciais; não é adequado para conversas casuais do dia a dia. Tenha cuidado ao usar em escrita ou discussões formais. Used mainly in economic and trade contexts; not suitable for everyday casual conversation. Be careful to use in formal writing or discussions.

Veja em clipes reais

when he'd done his duty, he went home to your great-grandmother,

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Picked six men and gave them latrine duty.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

It is the duty of this council

when he'd done his duty, he went home to your great-grandmother,

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Picked six men and gave them latrine duty.

Duty

Perguntas frequentes: Duty vs Tariff

Qual é a diferença entre Duty e Tariff?

Duty: A responsibility or job that someone must do. Tariff: A tax on goods coming into a country.

Qual é mais formal: Duty e Tariff?

Tariff é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Duty e Tariff?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Duty: He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate. Tariff: The government introduced a new tariff on steel imports.

Posso usar Duty e Tariff de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Duty e Tariff 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.