Elections vs Referendum vs Selection vs Vote

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

Elections

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Referendum

Formal Top 5000 (bastante comum) C1 noun

Selection

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Vote

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Mais formal: Referendum

	Elections	Referendum	Selection	Vote
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz//	🇬🇧 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/vəʊt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/vəʊt/"]/
Significado	Um processo onde as pessoas votam para escolher líderes ou decidir sobre assuntos. A process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues.	Uma votação em que as pessoas decidem sobre uma questão específica. A vote where people decide on a specific issue.	Escolher algo de um grupo. Choosing something from a group.	Escolher uma opção em uma eleição ou decisão. To choose one option in an election or decision.
Exemplo	The elections will take place next month in our country.	The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union.	The selection of participants for the study was conducted fairly.	It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	-	C1	B2	B1
Classe gramatical		noun	noun	noun
Colocações	hold elections, conduct elections, general elections, local elections, elections results	planned, proposed, popular, conduct, hold, put something to, show something, approve something, fail, proposal, campaign, process, in a/​the referendum, referendum on, the result of a referendum	careful, random, initial, make, base on, win, criteria, policy, procedure, selection as, selection for, varied, wide, random, contain, include, play, selection from, selection of, broad, comprehensive, extensive, offer, find, feature, selection of	electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, have, get, give somebody, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence
Antônimos	-	appointment, delegation	rejection, dismissal, exclusion	abstain, ignore
Erros comuns	Confusing 'election' with 'selection' as they have different meanings., Using 'elections' in singular form when referring to multiple events., Mixing up the terms 'election' and 'referendum'.	Confused with 'referenda' when referring to multiple instances., Using it in informal settings where simpler terms are more appropriate., Mispronouncing the word due to its formal nature.	Confused with 'selection' vs 'collection', Using 'selecting' as a noun instead of 'selection', Mixing up 'selection' with 'election'	'Vote for' confusion with 'vote against' (the opposite)., Using 'voted' instead of 'vote' when talking about the action in the present., Confusing 'vote' as a noun and verb without context.
Notas de uso	Use 'eleições' em discussões sobre política e votação. Evite em ambientes informais onde gírias são preferidas. Use 'elections' in discussions about politics and voting. Avoid in informal settings where slang is preferred.	Use 'referendo' em contextos políticos ou formais. Não é comum em conversas casuais. Use 'referendum' in political or formal contexts. It's not commonly used in casual conversation.	Usado tanto em contextos formais quanto informais. Mais comum em escrita acadêmica ou discussões sobre escolhas. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja claramente discutindo opções. Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in academic writing or discussions about choices. Avoid in casual conversation unless clearly discussing options.	Use 'votar' em discussões sobre eleições, pesquisas ou decisões. Evite usá-lo em contextos muito casuais, a menos que se refira a votos informais, como em uma sala de aula. Use 'vote' in discussions about elections, polls, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts unless referring to informal votes, like in a classroom.

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Perguntas frequentes: Elections vs Referendum vs Selection vs Vote

Qual é a diferença entre Elections, Referendum, Selection e Vote?

Elections: A process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues. Referendum: A vote where people decide on a specific issue. Selection: Choosing something from a group. Vote: To choose one option in an election or decision.

Qual é mais formal: Elections, Referendum, Selection e Vote?

Referendum é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Elections, Referendum, Selection e Vote?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Elections: The elections will take place next month in our country. Referendum: The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union. Selection: The selection of participants for the study was conducted fairly. Vote: It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.

Posso usar Elections, Referendum, Selection e Vote de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Elections, Referendum, Selection e Vote 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.