Evidence vs Witness

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

Evidence

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Witness

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Mais comum: Evidence

	Evidence	Witness
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ˈɛvɪdəns// 🇺🇸 //ˈɛvɪdəns//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwɪtnəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɪtnəs/"]/
Significado	Prova ou informação que mostra que algo é verdade. Proof or information that shows something is true.	Uma pessoa que vê algo acontecer, especialmente num crime. A person who sees something happen, especially in a crime.
Exemplo	The detective found important evidence at the crime scene.	The witness testified in court about what they saw during the accident.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	provide evidence, gather evidence, in court as evidence	crucial, key, material, appeal for, trace, come forward, report, account, statement, according to witness, witness to, chief, main, principal, call, subpoena, summon, be sworn in, take the stand, give evidence, box, stand, summons, a witness for the defence/​defense, a witness for the prosecution, crucial, key, material, appeal for, trace, come forward, report, account, statement, according to witness, witness to
Antônimos	doubt, disbelief, uncertainty	perpetrator, ignoramus
Erros comuns	Confusing 'evidence' with 'advise' which has a different meaning., Using 'evidences' as a plural form, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'evidence' with 'evidence of' when describing specific proof.	Confusing 'witness' with 'testifier' — a witness is someone who sees, while a testifier often speaks in court., Using 'witnessed' incorrectly with an object — it's typically used for events (e.g., 'I witnessed the accident')., Confusing the noun with the verb form without context.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos formais como tribunal ou pesquisa. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja especificamente discutindo provas. Used in formal contexts like court or research. Avoid in casual conversations unless specifically discussing proof.	Use 'testemunha' para se referir a alguém que viu um evento, especialmente em situações legais. Evite ambientes informais onde 'cara' ou 'pessoa' seriam suficientes. Use 'witness' when referring to someone who has seen an event, especially legal situations. Avoid informal settings where 'guy' or 'person' would be sufficient.

Veja em clipes reais

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

Without a modicum of evidence, illegally detained

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Evidence

The Wire › S1 E1

Your witness.

Witness

Perguntas frequentes: Evidence vs Witness

Qual é a diferença entre Evidence e Witness?

Evidence: Proof or information that shows something is true. Witness: A person who sees something happen, especially in a crime.

Qual é mais comum: Evidence e Witness?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Evidence e Witness?

Witness é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Evidence e Witness estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Evidence: A2, Witness: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Evidence e Witness?

Evidence: noun, Witness: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Evidence: The detective found important evidence at the crime scene. Witness: The witness testified in court about what they saw during the accident.

Posso usar Evidence e Witness de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Evidence e Witness 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.