Error vs Mistake

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

Error

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Mistake

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
 ErrorMistake
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈerə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈerər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mɪˈsteɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɪˈsteɪk/"]/
SignificadoA mistake or something wrong that happens.An error or something done wrongly.
ExemploI made an error in my calculations.I made a mistake on my homework.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesegregious, fundamental, glaring, commit, make, cause, arise (from something), occur, result (from something), detection, correction, message, in error, error in, a comedy of errors, an error in judgement/​judgment, an error of judgement/​judgmentbig, colossal, great, make, commit, repeat, happen, occur, by mistake, mistake about, all a mistake, an easy mistake to make, make the mistake of doing something, big, colossal, great, make, commit, repeat, happen, occur, by mistake, mistake about, all a mistake, an easy mistake to make, make the mistake of doing something
Antônimossuccess, correctness, accuracycorrect, success
Erros comuns'Error' confused with 'mistake' – 'error' is usually more formal., Saying 'an error' and 'the error' interchangeably – be consistent with articles., Using 'error' without context – always clarify what type of error.'Mistakes' as a singular instead of plural (e.g., saying 'a mistake' when referring to multiple errors)., Confusing 'mistake' with 'error', where 'mistake' is more general., Using 'mistake' without a clear object (e.g., saying 'I made a mistake' is fine, but 'I made' alone is unclear).
Notas de usoUse 'error' in both formal and casual contexts when talking about mistakes in writing, computer systems, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual settings without explanation.Used in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate in everyday conversation but can also be used in professional discussions about errors.

Perguntas frequentes: Error vs Mistake

Qual é a diferença entre Error e Mistake?

Error: A mistake or something wrong that happens. Mistake: An error or something done wrongly.

Error e Mistake estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Error: A2, Mistake: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Error e Mistake de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Error e Mistake 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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