Entrance vs Gates

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

Entrance

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Gates

Top 1000 (muito comum)

	Entrance	Gates
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈentrəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈentrəns/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɡeɪts// 🇺🇸 //ɡeɪts//
Significado	Um jeito de entrar num lugar. A way to get into a place.	A door or opening in a wall or fence.
Exemplo	The entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the building.	The old iron gates creaked open slowly.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	narrow, wide, main, use, mark, have, area, foyer, hall, at the entrance, by an/​the entrance, in the entrance, big, dramatic, grand, make, gain, entrance into, gain, deny somebody, charge, fee, ticket, big, dramatic, grand, make, gain, entrance into	open the gates, close the gates, gates of a castle
Antônimos	exit, departure	walls, fences
Erros comuns	Mixing up with 'entrance' as a verb meaning to charm someone., Using 'entrance' to refer to internal access, like inside a house., Confusing 'entrance' with 'entry' as if they mean the same in every context.	Confused with 'gaits', which refers to walking styles., Used as a verb instead of a noun.
Notas de uso	Use 'entrada' em contextos formais e neutros ao se referir a entradas de edifícios ou salas. Em ambientes mais informais, também é comum usar 'porta' ou 'acesso'. Evite usar quando falar sobre sentimentos ou emoções, pois 'entrada' também pode significar encantar ou cativar alguém, o que é menos comum. Use 'entrance' in formal and neutral contexts when referring to entrances to buildings or rooms. In more informal settings, it's also common to refer to a 'doorway' or 'entry'. Avoid using it when talking about feelings or emotions, as 'entrance' can also mean to delight or charm someone, which is less common.	Used in a variety of contexts, often to refer to entrances or barriers. Not typically used in highly formal writing.

Veja em clipes reais

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

We're at the north entrance, May.

Entrance

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

against the gates of the Hornburg, are avenged.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

against the gates of the Hornburg, are avenged.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs.

Gates

Perguntas frequentes: Entrance vs Gates

Qual é a diferença entre Entrance e Gates?

Entrance: A way to get into a place. Gates: A door or opening in a wall or fence.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Entrance: The entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the building. Gates: The old iron gates creaked open slowly.

Posso usar Entrance e Gates de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Entrance e Gates 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.