Cool MateExcuse vs Explanation vs Justification vs Plea vs Reason
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Excuse
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Explanation
Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Justification
FormalTop 5000 (bastante comum)C1noun
Plea
FormalTop 5000 (bastante comum)C1noun
Reason
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
| Excuse | Explanation | Justification | Plea | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈskjuːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈskjuːs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //pliː//🇺🇸 //pliː// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːzn/"]/ |
| Significado | Um motivo que você dá para explicar um mau comportamento ou para se livrar de algo.A reason you give to explain bad behavior or to get out of something. | Uma declaração ou descrição que torna algo claro.A statement or description that makes something clear. | Uma boa razão para algo.A good reason for something. | Um pedido de ajuda ou misericórdia.A request for help or mercy. | Uma explicação ou causa para algo.An explanation or cause for something. |
| Exemplo | She made an excuse for being late to the meeting. | The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. | The lawyer provided a clear justification for her client's actions. | The defendant made a heartfelt plea for mercy from the judge. | The reason I am late is because of traffic. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Formal | Formal | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Top 5000 (bastante comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | A2 | C1 | C1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Colocações | perfect, wonderful, excellent, have, give, make, excuse about, excuse for, there is no excuse for…, perfect, wonderful, excellent, have, give, make, excuse about, excuse for, there is no excuse for…, lousy, miserable, pathetic, excuse for | convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation, convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation | considerable, every, some, give (somebody), offer (somebody), provide (somebody with), in justification, with justification, without justification | final plea, desperate plea, plea deal, plea for help, unconditional plea | cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason |
| Antônimos | blame, accusation | confusion, mystification | reproach, blame, accusation | insistence, demand, refusal | cause, consequence |
| Erros comuns | Using 'excuse' instead of 'excuse me' for polite interruptions., Confusing 'excuse' with 'apology', thinking they mean the same., Using 'excuse' without an object; it typically is followed by what you are excusing. | 'Explanation' is often confused with 'explanation' versus 'explanatory'., Sometimes learners forget to use 'an' before 'explanation'., Using 'explain' instead of 'explanation' in noun forms. | Confusing 'justification' with 'justification' as a verb., Using it in informal conversations., Mistaking it for 'justifying' in different grammatical structures. | Confused with 'plee' which is informal slang., Using 'plea' as a verb rather than as a noun., Misplacing 'plea' in complex sentences. | Confused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader., Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause., Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'excuse' quando precisar explicar por que fez algo errado ou quando quiser permissão para não fazer algo. É neutro, mas pode soar insincero em alguns contextos.Use 'excuse' when you need to explain why you did something wrong or when you want permission to not do something. It's neutral but can sound insincere in some contexts. | Use 'explicação' em contextos neutros. É adequado para escrita formal, mas também pode ser usado em conversas. Evite em contextos muito casuais ou de gíria.Use 'explanation' in neutral contexts. It’s suitable for formal writing, but can also be used in conversation. Avoid it in very casual or slang contexts. | Usado em contextos formais ao explicar razões para decisões ou ações. Não é apropriado para conversas casuais.Used in formal contexts when explaining reasons for decisions or actions. Not appropriate for casual conversation. | Usado em contextos legais (um acordo judicial) ou contextos emocionais (um apelo por ajuda). Evite em conversas casuais.Used in legal contexts (a plea bargain) or emotional contexts (a plea for help). Avoid in casual conversation. | Usado em contextos formais e informais. Na escrita formal, aparece frequentemente em discussões e artigos acadêmicos. Em conversas, é comum perguntar o motivo por trás das escolhas de alguém.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Excuse vs Explanation vs Justification vs Plea vs Reason
Qual é a diferença entre Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Plea e Reason?
Excuse: A reason you give to explain bad behavior or to get out of something. Explanation: A statement or description that makes something clear. Justification: A good reason for something. Plea: A request for help or mercy. Reason: An explanation or cause for something.
Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Plea e Reason estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Excuse: B2, Explanation: A2, Justification: C1, Plea: C1, Reason: A1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Plea e Reason?
Excuse: noun, Explanation: noun, Justification: noun, Plea: noun, Reason: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Excuse: She made an excuse for being late to the meeting. Explanation: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. Justification: The lawyer provided a clear justification for her client's actions. Plea: The defendant made a heartfelt plea for mercy from the judge. Reason: The reason I am late is because of traffic.
Posso usar Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Plea e Reason de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Plea e Reason 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.