Expected vs Supposed

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

Expected

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective

Supposed

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 ExpectedSupposed
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈspektɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈspektɪd/"]/🇬🇧 //səˈpəʊzd//🇺🇸 //səˈpoʊzd//
Significadoque se pensava que ia acontecer ou chegarthought to happen or arriveExpected or thought to be true.
ExemploDouble the expected number of people came to the meeting.He was supposed to arrive by noon but is still not here.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1-
Classe gramaticaladjective
Colocaçõesexpected results, expected outcome, expected arrival, expected behaviorsupposed to be, is supposed to, was supposed to, supposed outcome, supposed purpose
Antônimosunexpected, unforeseenunfounded, unverified
Erros comunsConfusing with 'expecting' when referring to future actions., Using it incorrectly in the past tense as 'expecteded'.Confused with 'suppose', which is the verb form., Misused in past tense contexts where 'was supposed to' is needed., Used incorrectly as an adverb, such as 'supposedly'.
Notas de usoUsado para expressar o que é provável ou antecipado. Adequado em contextos falados e escritos, especialmente para planos ou previsões formais.Used to express what is likely or anticipated. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially for formal plans or predictions.Use 'supposed' to express expectations or beliefs. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts but may sound informal in some formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Expected vs Supposed

Qual é a diferença entre Expected e Supposed?

Expected: thought to happen or arrive Supposed: Expected or thought to be true.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Expected: Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. Supposed: He was supposed to arrive by noon but is still not here.

Posso usar Expected e Supposed de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Expected e Supposed 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.