Explicitly vs Specifically

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

Explicitly

Formal Top 2000 (comum) C1 adverb

Specifically

Top 2000 (comum) B1 adverb

Mais formal: Explicitly

	Explicitly	Specifically
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/spəˈsɪfɪkli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/spəˈsɪfɪkli/"]/
Significado	In a clear and direct way.	In a clear and exact way.
Exemplo	The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.	The report specifically outlines the steps we need to take.
Registro	Formal	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B1
Classe gramatical	adverb	adverb
Colocações	state explicitly, say explicitly, ask explicitly, require explicitly	specifically mention, specifically state, used specifically, specifically designed, specifically requested
Antônimos	implicitly, ambiguously	generally, vaguely
Erros comuns	Confused with 'implicitly', which means something is suggested but not stated outright., Using it in informal speech where simpler words would suffice., Misplacing it in the sentence, leading to unclear meaning.	Mixing up with 'especially', which has a different meaning., Using as 'specific' instead of 'specifically'., Omitting it in sentences where it clarifies meaning.
Notas de uso	Use 'explicitly' when you want to emphasize that something is clearly stated, especially in formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.	Use 'specifically' to clarify or provide detailed information about something. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in overly casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Explicitly vs Specifically

Qual é a diferença entre Explicitly e Specifically?

Explicitly: In a clear and direct way. Specifically: In a clear and exact way.

Qual é mais formal: Explicitly e Specifically?

Explicitly é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Explicitly e Specifically?

Explicitly é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Explicitly e Specifically estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Explicitly: C1, Specifically: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Explicitly e Specifically?

Explicitly: adverb, Specifically: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Explicitly: The report states explicitly that the system was to blame. Specifically: The report specifically outlines the steps we need to take.

Posso usar Explicitly e Specifically de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Explicitly e Specifically 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.