Election vs Poll

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

Election

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Poll

Top 1000 (muito comum)C1noun
 ElectionPoll
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəʊl/"]/
SignificadoUm processo em que as pessoas votam para escolher líderes ou tomar decisões.A process when people vote to choose leaders or make decisions.Um jeito de descobrir o que as pessoas pensam, geralmente fazendo perguntas.A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.
ExemploThe election for the new mayor will take place next month.The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesclean, fair, free, conduct, have, hold, take place, be due, be scheduled for, campaign, manifesto, pledge, at a/​the election, in a/​the election, by election, the outcome of an election, the run-up to an election, clean, fair, free, conduct, have, hold, take place, be due, be scheduled for, campaign, manifesto, pledge, at a/​the election, in a/​the election, by election, the outcome of an election, the run-up to an electionlocal, national, nationwide, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, find something, indicate something, numbers, rating, results, in the polls, be ahead in the polls, be behind in the polls, a lead in the polls, presidential, go to, open, close, at the polls
Antônimosapathy, indifferenceconsensus, agreement
Erros comunsConfused with 'selection' which refers to choosing from options generally., Using 'election' for non-political voting contexts, like a contest., Pluralizing incorrectly as 'elections' in contexts that imply a single event.Confused with 'pole' — 'poll' is about opinions, 'pole' is a long stick., Using 'polls' as a verb incorrectly — it should be used primarily as a noun., Misunderstanding the context — not all surveys are called polls.
Notas de usoUsado em contextos políticos, geralmente referindo-se a cargos governamentais. Não é adequado para conversas informais fora da política.Used in political contexts, typically referring to governmental positions. Not suitable for informal conversations outside of politics.Use 'enquete' ou 'pesquisa' quando falar sobre levantamentos de opinião ou o que o público pensa. Serve tanto pra coisa mais séria quanto pra conversa informal. Não use pra perguntas aleatórias sem um objetivo claro.Use 'poll' when discussing surveys or public opinions. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like news articles or casual conversations. Avoid using it for informal questions that don’t involve structured responses.

Perguntas frequentes: Election vs Poll

Qual é a diferença entre Election e Poll?

Election: A process when people vote to choose leaders or make decisions. Poll: A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.

Qual é mais avançada: Election e Poll?

Poll é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Election e Poll estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Election: B1, Poll: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Election e Poll?

Election: noun, Poll: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Election: The election for the new mayor will take place next month. Poll: The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points.

Posso usar Election e Poll de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Election e Poll 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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