Fairly vs Quite vs Relatively vs Somewhat

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

Fairly

Top 2000 (comum)B1adverb

Quite

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adverb

Relatively

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Somewhat

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb
Mais comum: Quite
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SignificadoEm um grau moderado; não demais.To a moderate degree; not too much.Em um grau ou extensão significativos; muito.To a significant degree or extent; very.Igual ou semelhante a outra coisa; ao comparar coisas.The same as or similar to something else; when comparing things.Até certo ponto ou grau.To a certain degree or extent.
ExemploThe test was fairly easy, so I think I did well.She was quite happy with her exam results.The results are relatively similar to those from last year.**somewhat different/similar**
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1B2B2
Classe gramaticaladverbadverbadverbadverb
Colocaçõesfairly easy, fairly common, fairly good, fairly large, fairly accuratequite a bit, quite interesting, quite sure, quite different, quite happyrelatively small, relatively new, relatively easy, relatively fewsomewhat related, somewhat different, somewhat surprised, somewhat difficult, somewhat helpful
Antônimosunfairlynot very, somewhatabsolutely, entirelycompletely, totally, absolutely
Erros comunsUsing 'fairly' inappropriately with intense adjectives like 'awesome' or 'terrible'., Swapping 'fairly' with 'very' (they are not synonyms)., Misplacing 'fairly' in the sentence structure.'Quite' is often confused with 'quiet' — make sure you understand the difference., Using 'quite' to mean 'totally' in informal American contexts can sound odd., Placing 'quite' before the verb instead of before the adjective/adverb may cause confusion.Using 'relatively' without a comparison (e.g. saying 'relatively good' without context)., Confusing with 'relevant' which has a different meaning., Omitting the word it is comparing to, e.g., saying 'relatively' alone.'Somewhat' used incorrectly as an adjective., Confused with 'somewhat like' in contexts where 'somewhat' doesn’t need a comparison., Overusing 'somewhat' in sentences where a stronger adverb is necessary.
Notas de usoUse 'fairly' para descrever algo que é um tanto verdadeiro ou tem um nível moderado. Geralmente é apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas pode ser menos formal em certos contextos.Use 'fairly' to describe something that is somewhat true or has a moderate level. It is usually appropriate in both spoken and written English but may be less formal in certain contexts.Use 'quite' para enfatizar um adjetivo ou outro advérbio. É mais comum no inglês britânico; no inglês americano, 'really' pode ser mais usado na fala casual. Evite usá-lo em contextos excessivamente formais.Use 'quite' to emphasize an adjective or another adverb. It's often more at home in British English; in American English, 'really' can be more common in casual speech. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.Use 'relativamente' para comparar coisas ou mostrar uma conexão. É neutro, então é adequado para inglês falado e escrito. Evite em ambientes muito informais.Use 'relatively' to compare things or show a connection. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid in very informal settings.Use 'somewhat' (um pouco) quando quiser descrever algo que não é completamente verdade, mas parcialmente. É neutro, então serve tanto para contextos formais quanto informais.Use 'somewhat' when you want to describe something that is not completely true but partially so. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: Fairly vs Quite vs Relatively vs Somewhat

Qual é a diferença entre Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat?

Fairly: To a moderate degree; not too much. Quite: To a significant degree or extent; very. Relatively: The same as or similar to something else; when comparing things. Somewhat: To a certain degree or extent.

Qual é mais comum: Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat?

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

Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Fairly: B1, Quite: A1, Relatively: B2, Somewhat: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat?

Fairly: adverb, Quite: adverb, Relatively: adverb, Somewhat: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Fairly: The test was fairly easy, so I think I did well. Quite: She was quite happy with her exam results. Relatively: The results are relatively similar to those from last year. Somewhat: **somewhat different/similar**

Posso usar Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Fairly, Quite, Relatively e Somewhat 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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